Campus & Community

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Chef Selassie Atadika talks about new African cuisine in a ‘Science and Cooking’ lecture

A crowd of 250 students, faculty, and staff gathered on the steps of Harvard’s Memorial Church on Veterans Day for a Defend DACA rally that was part of a nationwide student walkout.

Photographers capture the Harvard community taking steps toward a more sustainable commute.