Campus & Community
-
David Deming named Harvard College dean
Economist who serves as Kirkland House faculty leader begins in new role July 1
-
Walter Jacob Kaiser, 84
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
-
Gloria Ferrari Pinney, 82
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
-
Charles Dacre Parsons, 91
Memorial Minute — Faculty of Arts and Sciences
-
New Learning Experience Platform opens doors to innovation in teaching
Flexible, modular platform supports unique pedagogical approaches
-
When Jodie Foster found out acting wasn’t a dumb job
Celebrated performer, filmmaker — and now Radcliffe Medalist — discusses sometimes thorny complexities of six-decade career
-
How a few Facebook posts brought heat on Ugandan professor
Sylvester Danson Kahyana, Congo activist Amani Matabaro Tom finish terms as Scholars at Risk
-
How they spent their summer vacations
A look at five projects, including a hunt for stolen coins, tracing history of long closed, Jim Crow-era beach in New Orleans
-
Garber to serve as president through 2026-27 academic year
Search for successor will launch in 2026
-
Time to send in Goldin
Nobel laureate lefty gets nod from Sox to throw out first pitch
-
Why would a busy professor take time to reread a book?
They wade through stacks each year. But here are some that draw them back.
-
An Olympics first
First-year fencer makes history as member of all-Harvard squad in Paris
-
University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
Investments and realignment of resources creates greater access for Harvard community members
-
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
-
Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
-
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
-
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
-
An evening of stars, solar flares, and agujeros negros
Harvard College Observatory hosts inaugural Spanish-language night
-
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
-
AI, new technologies, and ‘courage to fail’ mark IT Summit
Tech leaders encourage culture of innovation
-
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
-
When baby falcon fell, he swooped in to help
Peregrine enthusiast Brian Farrell has kept eye on Memorial Hall nesting box since 2015
-
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
-
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
-
College sees strong yield for students accepted to Class of 2028
Financial aid was a critical factor, dean says
-
Outstanding FAS staff honored at Dean’s Distinction celebration
Awards recognize citizenship, collaboration, exceptional contributions
-
Everyone knows their name
65 staff members honored as Harvard Heroes for leadership, teamwork, willingness to go extra mile to make University better
-
Sarah Ganz Blythe appointed director of Harvard Art Museums
Curator, educator, and scholar, now at RISD Museum, will start in new post Aug. 12
-
‘The only way through is with’
Harvard Alumni Day speakers highlight importance of connection to University community amid times of global discord
-
Why row from Boston to London? Because it’s there.
Spaulding Rehabilitation physiatrist, team taking new route, aim to set records
-
Next up for House renewal: Eliot
Building refresh aims to boost accessibility, preserve historic character
-
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
-
Dean’s legacy honored
Hoekstra, Faust, colleagues laud Robin Kelsey, who will step down from his arts and humanities deanship
-
Tested most by game he didn’t play
Portrait honors Harvard’s first Black lacrosse player, whose 1941 benching in the South sparked outcry
-
‘Shed the tears … get up and fight some more’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on importance of civic engagement, youth involvement, giving back
-
When should Harvard speak out?
Institutional Voice Working Group provides a roadmap in new report