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Campus & Community
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‘Best college tradition anywhere’
Smurf-blue hair, chain-mail suits, vuvuzelas, and bagpipes abound as students flood Yard for annual raucous rite of Housing Day
Gallery
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‘OK, I get it. This makes sense.’
Grade-inflation panel says updated plan focuses on reining in A’s, restoring integrity of system, freeing students to follow curiosity
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A community-sized Seder plate
Through sculpture’s 6 stories, Hillel seeks to portray ‘a bigger picture of what it means to be Jewish’
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SEAL, doctor, astronaut, Harvard Alumni Day speaker
Jonny Kim will address Harvard’s global alumni community
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Ruth J. Simmons to receive Radcliffe Medal
Recognized for her many roles upholding and advancing foundational ideals of higher education
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You know the author. Meet the typist.
Exhibit celebrates women who labored behind the scenes of masterworks
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5 from Harvard named Marshall Scholars
Awards for 4 students, 1 alumna — more than any other institution — support graduate studies in the United Kingdom
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‘Our students are seeking not just to coexist, but to understand’
8 projects win Building Bridges grants to spark constructive dialogue on campus
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Roy Parviz Mottahedeh, 84
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 2, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Roy Parviz Mottahedeh was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Karel Frederik Liem, 73
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 2, 2025, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Karel Frederik Liem was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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‘Goodnight, sweet prince’
New holiday film reimagines couple’s searing grief over death of young son, how it inspired creation of ‘Hamlet’
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On the sea or in the lab, Olivia Hogan-Lopez knows the value of perseverance
Senior is researching how PFAS chemicals impact humans and the environment
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How do you make a game-winning field goal?
It’s all in the preparation, Crimson kicker says. And don’t worry. Either way, you’re only as good (or bad) as your last kick.
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An animal obsession, singing gadget, and secret accessory
Psychology professor defies the cold with cuddly, hearty, cozy things
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Life and times of ‘the birth certificate of the U.S.’
First-years spend semester delving into 1770s texts, influences that shaped nation, its founding document
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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
