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Campus & Community
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Conan O’Brien ’85 named Commencement speaker
Comedy legend who once led Lampoon will deliver principal address on May 28
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Singer to step down as senior vice provost for faculty
Education scholar lauded for achievements in overseeing, leading changes in faculty development, support for academics since 2008
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Thomas Noel Bisson, 94
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Wonder served him well
Curiosity ignited Alan Garber’s sense of purpose. Classmates, mentors, and patients helped deepen it.
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Tracing Harvard’s ties to slavery: Recovering names and histories
Researchers delve into probate records, tax lists, and estate inventories to identify enslaved people
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Ballot order set for Overseer and HAA director elections
Candidates finalized ahead of spring voting period
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Building momentum on open inquiry
Schools implement recommendations to foster more, better conversations on tough topics around campus
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6 more Harvard students named Rhodes Scholars
3 U.S. winners among recipients of full support for graduate studies at Oxford
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Local fun, a beach retreat, and a treat for your brain
Sleep scientist shares tips on recreation and rest
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Anthony Campbell named new Harvard police chief
Extensive law enforcement career marked by strong community collaboration
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Four years, three words
Seniors encapsulate how they’ve changed since arriving at Harvard
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‘Exploring everything’ leads to Rhodes
Fajr Khan to represent Pakistan, plans career in clinical psychology
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Setti Warren honored as lifelong public servant, remembered as bridge builder
Institute of Politics director, first elected Black mayor in Massachusetts ‘had superpower of knowing how to lift people up’
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Roger Owen, 83
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Ralph Mitchell, 90
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 4, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Ralph Mitchell was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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To begin bridging campus divides: Just sit down together and listen
Three religious leaders offer insights from different traditions at Parents’ Weekend panel
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‘Designed to be different’: Harvard unveils David Rubenstein Treehouse
‘Visual connections,’ sustainability are key features of first University-wide conference center
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Leading FAS in period of major challenges, opportunity for change
Hopi Hoekstra details what she’s learned in first two years as dean, her moves to strengthen funding, academics, admissions, and expand aid
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Pritzker sees an institution meeting the moment
Senior fellow stresses core principles, Corporation engagement, constructive dialogue as University navigates ‘period of severe challenge’
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Harvard appoints four University Professors
Dulac, Feldman, Goldin, and Vafa honored with highest faculty distinction
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Class of 2029 yield tops 83%, with international students at 90%
Nearly half will pay no tuition
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All good, except grape pizza
University Dining Services directors talk menus, special diets, financial and practical challenges of serving up 2.9 million meals per year
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Looks like a book. Reads, to some, like a threat.
Houghton exhibit explores forbidden history
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‘How old are you? 70s? You’re JV, maybe next year.’
Olympic gold winner Bill Becklean has been at crew for 75 years, will be coxing boat of octogenarians at Head of the Charles
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Harvard reports operating deficit amid federal funding cuts
University continues to advance teaching and research in face of significant financial challenges
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Flew home as Will Flintoft, returned as Rhodes Scholar
Applied math concentrator to study computer science, theology with eye toward AI
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Tai Tsun Wu, 90
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Richard Goody, 102
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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She pioneered study of hip-hop as high art
Harvard renames first-of-its-kind archive after founder Marcyliena Morgan, who died recently at age 75
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A hopeful dystopia, simple recipe, and ‘circuitous reunion’
Professor of Afro-Latin American history recommends sights, tastes, and sounds of Argentina
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Harvard’s healthcare plans: What’s changing, what’s staying the same
University Benefits Committee members explain the need to make adjustments in 2026
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A homecoming for Adams House alums
Tours, talks, tributes to history and community mark celebration of six-year project to refresh space
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Retro tech, a Tibetan gem, and a galactic empire
Linguistics professor’s tips link past, present, and future
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Katie Patton scores historic first in Harvard football program
New director of operations is first woman in the role at Harvard, youngest woman in Division I
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Deming brings a researcher’s perspective to leadership role
New dean of Harvard College discusses academics, AI, and campus life
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Jitters give way to discovery
Snapshots from the first week of classes
