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  • House staff and volunteers roll up sleeves

    It’s all hands on deck to help students arrange travel, ship and store their stuff, and depart campus.

    Staff member cleaning room.
  • What new U.S. travel rules mean for foreign students, scholars

    Mark Elliott, vice provost for international affairs, and Martha Gladue, director of the Harvard International Office, discuss what the new U.S. travel rules mean for foreign students, scholars, and those studying abroad.

    Student looking at flights.
  • The show must stop

    The American Repertory Theater has canceled or postponed a series of upcoming events in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

    American Repertory Theater.
  • Diversifying Schlesinger’s records

    A recently acquired archive highlights the library’s decades-long work of celebrating the efforts and achievements of women.

    A photo of several Chinese men.
  • Managing the coronavirus exodus from campus

    Vice President for Campus Services Meredith Weenick on the challenges of preventing the spread of disease and helping students move out on a tight timeline.

    Cleaning a shuttle bus.
  • ‘Unsteady,’ ‘lucky,’ and ‘overwhelmed’

    Harvard students reflect on the shift to online classes and an unplanned move home.

    Tajrean Rahman, Hannah Thurlby, and Victor Qin.
  • Harvard museums temporarily close

    Harvard Art Museums and others will temporarily close to the public beginning March 13 in an effort to slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

    Museum door with sign.
  • In HR, preparing for a challenge

    At Harvard, the rise of coronavirus prompts new approaches to work, fresh concerns for those who do it, says Vice President for Human Resources Marilyn Hausammann.

    Massachusetts Hall at Harvard.
  • University offers coronavirus resources and help guides

    University offers coronavirus resources and help guides for students, professors, and staff.

    People with packing boxes.
  • Q&A on Harvard’s move to online learning

    To prevent transmission of COVID-19, Harvard will provide virtual instruction for as many courses as possible by March 23, the first day of scheduled classes following spring break. In a question-and-answer session, three top Harvard officials explain the shift.

    Annenberg Hall/
  • Advice to students: Don’t be afraid to ask for help

    Anthony A. Jack urges students not to be afraid of asking for help.

    Portrait of Anthony Jack.
  • A faithful keeper of time

    Harvard’s on-call horologist Richard Ketchen keeps busy round the clock.

    Richard Ketchen working on a clock.
  • Harvard details coronavirus outbreak plans

    Harvard details plans to ensure safety, health, and productivity of community amid coronavirus outbreak.

    Harvard Yard with people sitting in chairs.
  • 40,246 apply to College Class of ’24

    Harvard expands financial aid to eliminate summer contribution.

    Matthews Hall.
  • Roderick Lemonde MacFarquhar, 88

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on March 3, 2020, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Roderick MacFarquhar, Leroy B. Williams Professor of History and Political Science, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor MacFarquhar was a brilliant scholar of Chinese politics who worked as a pioneering journalist and a member of Parliament before coming to Harvard.

  • Lawrence Elwood Stager, 74

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on March 3, 2020, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Lawrence E. Stager, Dorot Professor of the Archaeology of Israel, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Stager built formidable programs on the ancient Near East that encompassed anthropology, classical archaeology, history, and religious studies.

  • Oliver Hart named University Professor

    Nobel-laureate economics Professor Oliver Hart is awarded Harvard’s highest faculty honor.

    Oliver Hart.
  • Advice to students: Do something meaningful with your life

    Take some time, look around, and work at something that makes you happy, Steven Levitsky counsels.

    Steven Levitsky.
  • African and African American Studies at 50

    Influential, groundbreaking African and African American Studies Department at Harvard turns 50.

    Students protesting.
  • Shining a light on a genius

    Architect Julian Abele is responsible for the design of Harvard’s Widener l Library, where his role, until recently, had gone largely unacknowledged.

    Black and white photo of Abele.
  • Melinda Gates to receive Radcliffe Medal

    Melinda Gates, co-chair of the world’s largest philanthropic organization, will be presented the Radcliffe Medal on May 29.

    Melinda Gates looking at a computer with nurses in Tanzania.
  • Advice to students: Take risks and build courage

    Jacob Barandes encourages students to follow interests, ask questions, and do it their way to get the most out of their education.

    Jacob Barandes.
  • Getting his teeth into the community

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine student Ryan Lisann’s three-month externship at Charles River Community Health Center in Brighton left him determined to enter pediatric dentistry and education.

    Dentist with a young boy getting a filling.
  • Advice to students: Learn to think scientifically

    Mona Weissmark says the scientific method contains within itself a system of logic and standards of evidence that can be used for improving society.

    Mona Weissmark
  • Candidates for Harvard board positions announced

    A list of candidates for the Board of Overseers and elected directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. The election will begin on April 1.

    Harvard Hall and Johnston Gate.
  • Rubén Blades to receive Arts Medal

    Rubén Blades, the actor and politician best known as a musician at the forefront of the ’70s salsa movement, will receive the 2020 Harvard Arts Medal. on April 30.

    Ruben Blades.
  • Harvard readies for 369th Commencement

    Harvard University will hold its 369th Commencement on May 28.

    Harvard Yard during Commencement.
  • Martin ‘Marty’ Baron to speak at Commencement

    Martin “Marty” Baron, widely regarded as one of the leading newspaper editors of his era, will be the principal speaker at the Afternoon Program of Harvard’s 369th Commencement on May 28.

    Photo of Marty Baron at his desk.
  • Koma Gandy Fischbein ’95 elected chief marshal

    Koma Gandy Fischbein ’95 will serve as chief marshal at Harvard’s 369th Commencement on May 28.

    A portrait of Koma Gandy Fischbein.
  • Matchmaker, matchmaker put me in your algorithm

    After 25 Valentine’s Days, Datamatch, a student-run online matchmaking service that pairs Harvard students for a date, is going nationwide.

    Computer screen with lines connecting buildings.