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Aage Bøttger Sørensen, 59
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 3, 2026, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Aage Bøttger Sørensen was spread…
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‘Voice of Logan’ finalist spent lots of time in Hahvahd Yahd
Meagan Lewis-Michelson ’10 could soon be the official voice of Boston — but she wasn’t always proud of her accent
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Parting words from a scholar who stepped up
Tomiko Brown-Nagin reflects on work as Radcliffe dean and as leader of high-stakes University initiatives
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Rowin’ in the rain
Spirits high despite gray skies for 61st Head of the Charles Regatta
Part of the Photography series 
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The idea of a university
MLK Lecture honoree argues goal should prepare students for jobs, and to be responsible, principled citizens
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‘Our focus has been on resiliency.’
University leaders welcome strong financial results, reiterate deep commitment to research in face of ‘substantial and sustained’ challenges
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‘He took that explosion himself to save his men’
Alum who made ultimate sacrifice held up as model of 3 key leadership values — ‘integrity, humility, excellence’ — during ROTC swearing-in ceremony
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This time, the bells toll for her
After four decades, the writer behind the Commencement Day tradition won’t hear them
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Lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds
Student speakers focus on celebrating difference while embracing ties that bind
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Intellect is not enough
Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge Harvard grads to build character
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‘Effort still matters’ in age of AI, Garber tells grads
In Baccalaureate address, president urges Class of 2026 to seek out the mountains worth climbing
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Going with the flow
Blake Mincey’s been soldier, professional drummer. Now at 39 (and father of toddler) he’s finishing his physics degree, looking for what’s next.
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How much do you know about Harvard?
Sure, you might have earned a diploma, but can you earn an A on this quiz?
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Ronny Chieng named Class Day speaker
Emmy-winning comedian to address College grads on May 27
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Getting to the root of what drives war
After years of photographing combat, Seth Rosenberg finds new focus: psychology of power
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A vital link between astronauts and mission control
After a year at the Kennedy School, Grier Wilt returning to NASA ready for next lunar missions
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Overseers name new senior officers
Raymond J. Lohier Jr. to serve as president, Sheryl WuDunn as vice chair
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Need a time-saving robot? Find a busy person to build it.
Lael Ayala’s thesis project combined her passions for softball and engineering
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‘I didn’t know how much time I had left, but I wanted to go down fighting for what I believe in’
Blake Lusty battled through cancer to steam toward Navy dreams
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First rule of a disease fighter: Be curious
Ph.D. candidate Isaac Witte retraces ‘incremental advances’ that unlocked CRISPR technique
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Answering the call to serve
From first responder to alumni leader, David Battat ’91 brings a lifelong commitment to community to his new role as HAA president
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Graduating at 79 — with her daughters cheering her on
After decades of fits and starts, Rosie Rines is finally realizing the college dream she wished for her mother and urged for her kids.
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Lessons from Beyoncé on public policy
Professor sees parallels between songs on overlooked life experiences of the marginalized, unintended gaps in government safety net
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Lampoon looks back at 150 years of laughs
Alumni of humor magazine reunite for pop-up exhibit celebrating sesquicentennial
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Harvard releases information on 1,613 enslaved individuals
Public database advances research on University’s ties to slavery, bolsters effort to help descendants recover family histories
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Helping to give birth to nation — and Harvard Med
School founder John Warren numbered among alumni who were part of revolutionary generation
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In the tiniest, most vulnerable patients, she saw herself
Caring for premature babies sparked Alison Farrar’s passion for psychiatry. Helping callers to a crisis hotline during COVID sealed it.
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Moved to act
Eco-friendly, AI, medical, and other inventions earn funds for President’s Innovation Challenge winners
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Probing the war of public opinion
Seeing Americans rally for her native Ukraine inspired Anastasiia Pereverten’s thesis
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How immigrant doctors propped up U.S. healthcare, the tale of America’s last prison ship, and other stories
Faculty authors discuss books at Weatherhead Center’s annual International Book Blitz
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Dennis Frank Thompson, 84
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Martin Karplus, 94
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Akira Iriye, 91
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Catalyst Professorship fosters collaboration with the private sector
New part-time role allows leading faculty to pursue industry employment alongside academic work
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At the heart of the Science and Engineering Complex, a library named for a trailblazing alumna
Gift from the Troper Wojcicki Foundation honors the late technology executive Susan Wojcicki
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Harvard deepens commitment to HBCUs with $1.05 million grant
The award, through the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, will strengthen research capacity at 15 schools
