Campus & Community
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Rakesh Khurana shares lessons learned at helm — and as an influencer, off- and online
Danoff Dean of Harvard College to step down at end of academic year after 11-year tenure of advances, innovation, and challenges (including pandemic)
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Nonie Lesaux named HGSE dean
Scholar in literacy development and early learning has served as interim dean since July 2024
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A year into role, Chan School dean focused on driving change amid deep challenges
Andrea Baccarelli has laid out a vision for expanding the School’s impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research
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Harvard launches pilot initiative to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges
Harvard Impact Labs will provide funding and support for faculty to conduct solutions-focused research and drive real-world impact
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Panelists look at challenges, opportunities of GAI tools
New initiative advances conversations about role of AI
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Maybe a teacher. Or maybe an education policy reformer.
Andrew Zonneveld believes public service is way to make a real difference in world
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Brian Lee to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
‘Champion of Harvard and our mission’ will depart at end of calendar year
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Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
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How an artist discovered a shining star
Exhibit on MBTA Red Line honors work of woman astronomer whose work paved path for modern astrophysics but remained hidden in her lifetime
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Jennifer O’Connor appointed vice president and general counsel
Distinguished legal practitioner, whose career includes public service at White House and with federal agencies, to join Harvard on July 29
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An evening of stars, solar flares, and agujeros negros
Harvard College Observatory hosts inaugural Spanish-language night
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Construction begins on A.R.T.’s new home in Allston
David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance to include interconnected, adaptable multiuse spaces
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AI, new technologies, and ‘courage to fail’ mark IT Summit
Tech leaders encourage culture of innovation
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Presidential task forces deliver preliminary recommendations to Garber
Co-chairs of initiatives to combat anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias and antisemitism outline recommendations for near-term action — with final reports expected in the fall
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When baby falcon fell, he swooped in to help
Peregrine enthusiast Brian Farrell has kept eye on Memorial Hall nesting box since 2015
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How Ragon Institute’s new building aids its mission
Immunology focus expands to neurodegenerative diseases and other areas as collaboration between Harvard, MIT, and Mass. General Hospital turns 15
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Uncovering ‘hidden curriculum’ for those historically on outside
Quantum Noir fosters sense of community among individuals of color interested or involved in quantum science, nanoscience, engineering
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College sees strong yield for students accepted to Class of 2028
Financial aid was a critical factor, dean says
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Outstanding FAS staff honored at Dean’s Distinction celebration
Awards recognize citizenship, collaboration, exceptional contributions
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Everyone knows their name
65 staff members honored as Harvard Heroes for leadership, teamwork, willingness to go extra mile to make University better
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Sarah Ganz Blythe appointed director of Harvard Art Museums
Curator, educator, and scholar, now at RISD Museum, will start in new post Aug. 12
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‘The only way through is with’
Harvard Alumni Day speakers highlight importance of connection to University community amid times of global discord
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Why row from Boston to London? Because it’s there.
Spaulding Rehabilitation physiatrist, team taking new route, aim to set records
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Next up for House renewal: Eliot
Building refresh aims to boost accessibility, preserve historic character
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FAS receives gift to bolster arts, humanities, and strengthen financial aid
Business leader Joseph Y. Bae ’94 and novelist Janice Y. K. Lee ’94 expand upon three decades of supporting academic excellence, opportunity at Harvard
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Dean’s legacy honored
Hoekstra, Faust, colleagues laud Robin Kelsey, who will step down from his arts and humanities deanship
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Tested most by game he didn’t play
Portrait honors Harvard’s first Black lacrosse player, whose 1941 benching in the South sparked outcry
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‘Shed the tears … get up and fight some more’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on importance of civic engagement, youth involvement, giving back
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When should Harvard speak out?
Institutional Voice Working Group provides a roadmap in new report
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Day to remember
One journey behind them, grads pause to reflect before starting the next
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Choose bravely, Ressa tells Harvard grads
Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist puts values first in Commencement address focused on threats to democracy
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‘Be that voice for compassion, learning, understanding, and unity’
Burns and others deliver call to action – and empathy – at Class Day ceremonies
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A joyful noise
Ringing of bells marks 373rd Commencement
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Six receive honorary degrees
Harvard recognizes educator, conductor, theoretical physicist, advocate for elderly, writer, and Nobel laureate
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Ready to serve
New officers ‘join a long crimson line that goes back to the very founding of this country.’
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Harvard awards 9,262 degrees
Totals reflect the 2023-24 academic year