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  • 895 admitted under early action program

    Harvard accepted 895 students to the Class of 2024 today from a pool of 6,424 who applied under the early action program.

    Students walking through Harvard Yard.
  • A guide to Harvard’s toasty fireplaces

    As the weather outside gets frightful, the Harvard community might find these fires delightful.

  • ‘Step up, and declare what you stand for’

    Nearly 100 graduates gathered to celebrate their accomplishments at Friday’s Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony.

    Cornell Brooks addressing graduates.
  • Three lies and lots of truths on campus

    We take a tour of Harvard University with Rachel “Rae” Gilchrist ’20, a student who works as tour guide through the College’s Visitor Center.

    Rachel Gilchrist faces tour group in Harvard Yard.
  • A collection of knowledge

    Harvard’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments has grown to 20,000 objects, making it one of the three largest university collections of its kind.

    A glass door looking into a museum of Harvard historical instruments.
  • On Title IX, goals met, but work will continue

    The 2019 annual report from the Title IX Office and the Office for Dispute Resolution showed more in-person training opportunities than in the previous year, and 50 percent increase in the number of individuals who attended these trainings. A wealth of new initiatives was also piloted, including the University’s first Gender Equity Summit.

    Title IX Annual Report.
  • ‘Integrating oral health and primary care can really help the health of this nation and of the world’

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s dean of 28 years, Bruce Donoff, steps down in January. He discusses his years in leadership and life lessons learned along the way.

    Portrait of Harvard School of Dental Medicine Dean Bruce Donoff
  • Peter Rogers, 80

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 3, 2019, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Peter Philip Rogers, Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Rogers contributed broadly to the science of water management.

  • Howard Scott Hibbett, 98

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 3, 2019, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Howard Scott Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Hibbett was one of the great translators of Japanese literature.

  • Drag history comes to Harvard

    Drag performer Joey Arias’ archive arrives at Harvard’s Houghton Library.

    Joey Arias Polaroids.
  • Memorial service set for Richard E. Kronauer

    Richard E. Kronauer, 94, the Gordon McKay Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus, at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, passed away in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 18, 2019.

    Views of the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
  • Unionized students go on strike

    Recently unionized Harvard student workers went on strike Tuesday, refusing to grade papers, supervise exams, or conduct research unrelated to their academic programs.

    Overview of Harvard Yard with snow
  • A 40-year road

    Minoo Ghoreishi, a single mother of two, earned her bachelor’s degree in government after 40 years from the Harvard Extension School.

    Woman sitting on bench.
  • Women in IT gain ground at Harvard

    With its initial success in 2018, the Harvard Women in Technology + Allies Mentoring Program is welcoming its second class of mentors and mentees.

    Mentor and mentee sitting together.
  • What is an American?

    Harvard Ed School grad gave her students a project. They turned it into a national conversation.

    Teacher Jessica Lander with students Ezequiel Nunez and Robert Aliganyira in the 'We Are America' photo exhibit at Gutman Library.
  • New faculty: Martin Surbeck

    A new member of the faculty of the Department of Human and Evolutionary Biology, Martin Surbeck runs one of the few bonobo research sites in the world.

    A portrait-style photo of professor in front of a large globe
  • The turkeys of Harvard

    Like many communities around the state, Harvard has a burgeoning wild turkey population.

    A wild turkey standing in the rain.
  • Notes of gratitude, gifts of charity

    More than 200 Harvard employees wrote over 4,000 notes of appreciation to colleagues while also making donations to the local shelter.

    Woman writing thank-you note.
  • 9 Harvard researchers named AAAS Fellows

    Nine Harvard researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for work ranging from studying neuromuscular control in mammals to the development of vaccine strategies to work in international law.

    Gordon Hall at the Harvard Medical School.
  • Dishing on Thanksgiving

    Harvard students talk about their Thanksgiving plans and for what they’ll give thanks.

    Turkey sketch marks Thanksgiving Day on calendar detail.
  • 7 Harvard seniors named Rhodes Scholars

    Seven Harvard undergraduates were named Rhodes Scholars. Two other seniors were awarded Mitchell Scholarships.

    Rhodes scholars.
  • A renewed focus on slavery

    On Thursday, Harvard’s President Larry Bacow announced the creation of Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery, an interdisciplinary initiative that will build on the University’s earlier undertakings. Radcliffe Dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin will lead the new effort.

    Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Dean of Harvard's Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is seen at Agassiz House.
  • New faculty: Daniel Agbiboa

    Daniel Agbiboa sees free and restricted movement as integral to the development of political, economic, and social systems. His work makes connections between these intersections in West Africa.

    Professor standing with his hands in his pockets and smiling
  • The season of the soul

    Gone are the warm, carefree days of summer; the cool, crisp air of a new season brings with it winds of change, and fall has arrived.

    Autumn leaves are on display outside the Carpenter Center.
  • Big impact of microaggressions

    Harvard’s Diversity Dialogue examines mental health and its intersection with ethnicity and the fallout of the daily “thousand little cuts.”

    Tracy Robinson-Wood speaking on a microphone
  • An insider’s guide to the life academic

    In a new course offered by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, newbies learn the ropes of grad school and how to navigate the world of academia.

    Professor Robin Bernstein speaking with Deans Robin Kelsey and Lawrence Bobo at a conference table.
  • Authors of their own stories

    Dan Lobo ’14, founder of Harvard College First Generation Student Union — now known as Harvard Primus, and Alejandra Iglesias ’21, president of Primus, discuss the first-gen Red Book.

    Two Harvard alums sitting in chairs
  • Bacow meets with global alumni

    Leaders of Harvard clubs and groups gather in Amsterdam in a first-ever conference

    Victor Moscoso, Alice Hill, and Larry Bacow chat with conference-goers
  • ‘A perfect fall weekend’

    A perfect fall weekend, and a welcome from Harvard President Larry Bacow, greeted first-years’ family and friends.

    Student with grandfather and mother in Sanders Theatre.
  • Brown-Nagin on her own path and Radcliffe’s

    Radcliffe Dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin reflects on her first year in the job and looks forward to Radcliffe Engaged, her new initiative to connect with Harvard and the community beyond.

    Tomiko Brown-Nagin in a conference room