Campus & Community

Meet Sasha, newest member of Harvard police force. Her duty? To spread joy.

They will join groups from other schools, activists, lawyers in support of campus diversity as justices hear admissions challenge.

David N. Hempton will step down as dean of the Divinity School at the end of the 2022–23 academic year. He will remain on the faculty of the School, where he will resume his career as a dedicated teacher and writer.

Scholar who founded Georgetown project will direct efforts to identify Harvard-linked descendants.

Hansjörg Wyss’ fourth gift to the Wyss Institute, $350 million, aims to transform health care and the environment by developing innovative technologies that emulate how nature builds and accelerating their translation into products.

Chief Financial Officer Tom Hollister and Executive Vice President Meredith Weenick discuss the University’s 2022 financial report and endowment returns.

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Christopher David Killip was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Gerald Enoch Sacks was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Derek Albert Pearsall was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty

We asked a group of first-years to tell us about themselves. Read their answers now, before they change.

The mathematician, known for her work in number theory, is one of 25 recipients of this year’s “genius” grants.

After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, Harvard Extension School welcomed admitted degree candidates back to campus at an in-person Convocation ceremony.

Diné student Keana Gorman seeks to preserve Navajo traditions, way of life.

Student mental health initiative co-chairs Giang Nguyen and Robin Glover discuss the state of their work.

Giang Nguyen and Barbara Lewis discuss a telehealth mental health offering now available to students.

Weekend competitions, events kick off yearlong Athletics Department tribute to transformational Title IX.

The Harvard Food Systems Initiative connects Harvard research on food production and consumption with on-campus experiences and meals.

The students and the shops may change in Harvard Square, but its spirit and streets carry on.

In her new role as Harvard Archivist, Virginia “Ginny” Hunt will take a deeper dive into “invisible” achievements, student engagement, and the Legacy of Slavery.

Harvard students mobilize to provide relief in Pakistan.

More than 1,000 backpacks dotted Harvard Yard, representing the lives of college students lost to suicide every year.

Lawrence Summers, president emeritus, reflects on his time leading the University at the unveiling of his presidential portrait at Widener Library.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, other luminaries share, and celebrate, vision for Kempner Institute.

Powered by Harvard conversations, an ever-expanding collection of arguments, insights, reactions, and reflections.

As the first woman director of the Center for Astrophysics, Lisa Kewley talks about strategies for a new era in astronomy, growing up with a love for space, and challenges for women in the field.

Christopher Cleveland to serve as chair.

Political scientist Theda Skocpol has traveled U.S. collecting “little works of art” that reflect nation’s history — badges of fraternal groups.

Harvard’s HR leader explains how University plans to ensure flexibility and compete for top talent while maintaining a vibrant campus.

Head football coach Tim Murphy has led the Crimson to nine Ivy League championships, three unbeaten seasons, and a 186-83 record.

A report by the Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections was released by President Larry Bacow on Thursday.