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  • Daily walks? Baking? Mindfulness? Which pandemic changes are keepers?

    The Gazette asked members of the Harvard community what habits they developed during the pandemic and how they plan to keep them after the pandemic is over.

    Person running.
  • The quantum storyteller

    Sukin “Hannah” Sim develops algorithms and writes the computational stories that dictate how quantum computers tackle problems.

    Hannah Sim.
  • A literary translator, far from home, feels a tie with an exiled Ovid

    Muhua Yang ’21 — living in Cambridge and separated from friends and family by the pandemic — chose the elegies of the five volumes of “Tristia” as the subject of their senior thesis in literary translation.

    Muhua Yang '21
  • Engineering a startup by degrees

    When Michael Mancinelli ’15 arrived on campus to begin his journey through the M.S./M.B.A. program, it almost felt like he was coming home.

    Michael Mancinelli.
  • Open, wide

    Once he graduates from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s endodontics program this month, William “Brennan” Arden will return to military service.

    William Arden.
  • A community health advocate finds her voice

    The COVID pandemic and anti-racism protests in 2020 gave Brett Dennis-Duke’s ongoing thesis work both urgency and perspective.

    Brett Dennis-Duke, A.L.M. ’21.
  • Teaching caregivers the language of anti-racism

    The pilot run of the “GCP Family Book Club: Exploring Race and Identity” won kudos from participants.

    Child holding art piece.
  • Communities spirit

    Class of 2021 graduate Christopher Altizer believes in the importance of a support network.

    Chris Altizer.
  • Turning hip-hop on its head

    Austin Martin created Rhymes with Reason, a gamified learning experience that teaches students vocabulary and other ELA skills through hip-hop.

    Austin Martin.
  • Forging ‘paths to creating impact together’

    Harvard Alumni Association announces its new president, Vanessa Liu.

    Vanessa Liu.
  • Some pomp for the circumstance

    Harvard will kick off this year’s graduation ceremonies on May 23 with a range of virtual events to honor and recognize the Class of 2021.

    Walking through Harvard Yard.
  • A collection of values, not just of valuables

    With her new degree, Carmen Beals, A.L.M. ’21, is making a shift in her career as she works to diversify museums.

    Harvard Extension School graduate Carmen Beals, A.L.M. ’21.
  • Hausammann and Margulies to retire

    Anne Margulies and Marilyn Hausammann, two of Harvard’s leading executives, with nearly 40 years of service to the University between them, will retire at the end of May.

    Marilyn Hausammann and Anne Margulies.
  • Conversations of a different kind

    For Graduate School of Design student Ayaka Yamashita, studying design was a way to understand human difference through various perspectives and mediums.

    Ayaka Yamashita.
  • All roads lead to Samyra

    More than 5,300 people (and counting) follow Samyra Miller ’21 on Instagram, where she dispenses information and opinions on everything from how to choose a good Gen Ed course and strategies for navigating campus social scenes to where to get good coffee and her shopping hauls.

    Samyra Miller '21.
  • Pinning down a new future

    Wrestling provided life lessons for senior Cliff Wang, even when the sport was taken from him.

    Clifford Wang, '21.
  • In slavery’s shadow

    Kelly Brignac grew up in New Orleans, immersed in customs that had deep roots in French culture. Now she is graduating with a Ph.D. that explores the exportation of French culture, and its roots in the slave trade.

    Kelly Brignac.
  • Putting science to work

    Inspired by a first-year human rights seminar, Francesco Rolando wants to help remove barriers to health care, especially for marginalized populations.

    Francesco Rolando.
  • Here comes the sun, on Memorial Drive

    Joggers, walkers, cyclists, and skateboarders enjoy the weekend closure of Memorial Drive along the Charles River.

    Members of the Cambridge community gather on the lawn by the Weeks Footbridge along Memorial Drive.
  • Lessons in leadership

    Monica Pesswani, M.C./M.P.A. ’21, came to Harvard seeking a global perspective as she worked to create educational equality in India.

    Monica Pesswani
  • Cultivating a career in science

    It was her interest in research that brought Zahra Aldawood, D.M.Sc. ’18, M.M.Sc. ’21, to Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

    Zahra Aldawood.
  • Keeping her goals in focus

    Rawan Alhawamdeh has a vision for improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and giftedness.

    Rawan Alhawamdeh.
  • Sally Falk Moore dies at 97

    Sally Falk Moore, a legal and political anthropologist and Harvard Law School legend, dies at 97.

    Sally Folk Moore.
  • Reaching for the stars

    Using robotic telescopes and other engaging astronomy activities, researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian hope to spark interest in the sciences.

    Student using computer.
  • Harvard Athletics opens the vault to sports highlights

    The launch of the new Harvard Athletics Video Vault makes it possible for sports fans to relive some of the University’s most historic sporting moments.

  • The rhythmatist

    Graduate Rajna Swaminathan has spent the better part of her life exploring, improvising, and bringing together different worlds — in music and in life.

    Rajna Swaminathan,
  • Building on a vision

    Steven A. Chambers, Ed.L.D. ’21, likes a challenge, even if it is figuring out how to educate children when indoor classrooms aren’t an option.

    Steven Chambers, Ed.L.D.’21.
  • New dining services director brings focus on nutrition, sustainability, inclusion

    New Harvard dining services director brings focus on nutrition, sustainability, inclusion.

    Smitha Haneef.
  • 5 faculty members named Harvard College Professors

    Five faculty members join the ranks of Harvard College Professors.

    Veritas on Quincy Street gate.
  • New faculty deans at Adams House

    New faculty deans at Adams House, Mercedes Becerra and Salmaan Keshavjee, will begin July 1.

    Salmaan Keshavjee and Mercedes Becerra.