Campus & Community
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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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How they’re feeling
Mental health is a crisis-level issue for young people today, research says. We asked Harvard students to look inside and tell us why.
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Henry Rosovsky, former acting University president, FAS dean, dead at 95
Beloved economist recalled as innovative administrator, renowned scholar, invaluable counselor, dear friend.
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Sara Bleich named vice provost for special projects
“Uniquely suited” public health professor Sara Bleich will guide Legacy of Slavery initiatives in her new role.
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Six from Harvard named Rhodes Scholars
Students plan research in fields ranging from computer science to international health as part of class of 32 Americans.
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Williams to step down as dean of Harvard Chan School
Epidemiologist Michelle Williams will return to teaching and research after a dozen years of innovative collaborations and meeting public health challenges.
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Vets re-up, this time for rugby
Often older, with more, different life experience, former service members find close, familiar connections on different field of battle.
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New faculty: Christina Maranci
Christina Maranci is the first person of Armenian descent to hold the position of Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies.
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‘Believe it’
This may be Carrie Moore’s first time in the top job of a program, but the new and inaugural Kathy Delaney-Smith Head Coach for Harvard Women’s Basketball has a long resume.
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Start-the-day rite
To start the day right or wind down in peace, many of us rely on rituals, whether physical or spiritual. Here are four rituals that carry us through.
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Sally Falk Moore, 97
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Sally Falk Moore was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Ezra Feivel Vogel, 90
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Ezra Feivel Vogel was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Ofer Bar-Yosef, 82
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Ofer Bar-Yosef was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Sniffing for smiles
Meet Sasha, newest member of Harvard police force. Her duty? To spread joy.
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Harvard students head for Supreme Court rally
They will join groups from other schools, activists, lawyers in support of campus diversity as justices hear admissions challenge.
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Hempton to step down as Divinity School dean
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.
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University appoints Richard Cellini to lead Legacy of Slavery remembrance program
Scholar who founded Georgetown project will direct efforts to identify Harvard-linked descendants.
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Hansjörg Wyss gives 4th transformational gift to support Wyss Institute
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.
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University reports jump in revenues, small decline in endowment
Chief Financial Officer Tom Hollister and Executive Vice President Meredith Weenick discuss the University’s 2022 financial report and endowment returns.
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Christopher David Killip, 74
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.
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Gerald Enoch Sacks, 86
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.
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Derek Albert Pearsall, 90
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
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Defining moment
We asked a group of first-years to tell us about themselves. Read their answers now, before they change.
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Harvard mathematician Melanie Matchett Wood named MacArthur Fellow
The mathematician, known for her work in number theory, is one of 25 recipients of this year’s “genius” grants.
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Continuing Ed Convocation is a first visit to campus for some
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.
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Weaving a piece of Indigenous history
Diné student Keana Gorman seeks to preserve Navajo traditions, way of life.
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‘Access, awareness, prevention, and support’
Student mental health initiative co-chairs Giang Nguyen and Robin Glover discuss the state of their work.
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Expanding student access to mental health care through telehealth
Giang Nguyen and Barbara Lewis discuss a telehealth mental health offering now available to students.
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Celebrating a half-century of equity, achievement
Weekend competitions, events kick off yearlong Athletics Department tribute to transformational Title IX.
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Healthier options for people, planet
The Harvard Food Systems Initiative connects Harvard research on food production and consumption with on-campus experiences and meals.
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A look ’round the Square
The students and the shops may change in Harvard Square, but its spirit and streets carry on.