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  • SEAS convocation reflects growing interest in field

    The largest class in the 10-year history of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences attended the Sophomore Convocation to learn more.

  • The power to make a difference

    Hundreds of Harvard alumni and students came together for the seventh annual Public Interested Conference to consider taking on roles to address many of society’s most pernicious problems, from civil rights violations to poverty to sexual assault.

  • Making Harvard’s Houses home

    Some are new to the role while others are veterans, but their mission is the same: to create a community for their ‘extended family’ of students.

  • Hasty Pudding’s star-studded history

    Since 1951, Hasty Pudding has been honoring icons of American entertainment with a tour of Farkas Hall, a not-so-gentle roasting, and a pudding pot.

  • Hurtling back through time

    A Wintersession course introduced students to the ancient atlatl, a hunting and fighting tool that improved the range and velocity of spears.

  • Harvard Housing sets rents for 2018–19

    HUH 2017–2018 market rents will increase 1 percent on average across the 3,000-unit portfolio relative to last year’s rents, although within the portfolio rents on some units have been adjusted up or down based on current market conditions.

  • A warm welcome for Mila Kunis

    Smiling from ear to ear, Mila Kunis added her name to the wall of Farkas Hall this afternoon as Hasty Pudding’s 68th Woman of the Year.

  • Connecting Harvard history to its surroundings

    In class, Harvard freshmen dive into archives to learn from the University’s past about its ties to communities and the wider world.

  • Bird’s-eye view of spring

    Iconic filmmakers talk about their craft, and art and science museums roll out new exhibits.

    Overhead view of Cambridge.
  • Guidelines for Harvard’s 367th Commencement

    To accommodate the increasing number of people wishing to attend Harvard’s Commencement Exercises, interested readers should carefully review the guidelines.

    Harvard Commencement
  • At Wintersession, fresh ways for students to explore

    Wintersession 2018 gave Harvard students some much-welcomed time to explore new fields and experiences.

  • It’s seriously debatable

    Members of the Harvard Debate Council must research endlessly, analyze quickly, and talk intelligently and rapidly.

    The Harvard debate team.
  • Spreading the word on college admissions

    Seniors Luke Heine and Cole Scanlon developed a college admissions guide in an effort to widen access to higher education.

  • Learning to understand their own DNA

    Harvard gives local high school students hands-on experience with biotechnology.

  • Hasty Pudding names Paul Rudd its 2018 Man of the Year

    Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University has named actor Paul Rudd its Man of the Year.

  • Rogers to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development

    Tamara Rogers will step down from her position as vice president for alumni affairs and development at the end of this calendar year, the University announced on Thursday.

    Tamara Rogers
  • Mila Kunis named Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year

    Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University has named actor Mila Kunis the 2018 Woman of the Year.

  • In Cincinnati, Faust makes case for college

    Harvard President Faust makes the case for college to high school students in Cincinnati, speaks at alumni gathering.

  • Staying curious for 40+ years

    Harvard University’s Tuition Assistance Program celebrates 40 years of offering lifelong learning.

    Tuition Assistance Program alumna Laura Buso
  • Quidditch, anyone? Inside Harvard club sports

    Teddy Roosevelt boxed. Neil deGrasse Tyson wrestled. For generations, Harvard students have turned to physical activity for a break from study.

  • Corporation Committee on Shareholder Responsibility releases annual report

    The 2017 Annual Report of the Corporation Committee on Shareholder Responsibility has been released.

  • The objects of their reflection

    Whether it’s an Indonesian spell book or a light bulb from the 1880s, the Harvard library’s holdings have charmed students and illuminated their research.

    Batak accordion book of spells.
  • Bol to step down as vice provost

    Peter K. Bol will step down at the end of the summer as Harvard’s vice provost for advances in learning to return to the faulty and to his teaching and research on China’s history.

  • Time, nature shape Harvard Yard

    Landscape designer contrasts photos of Harvard Yard from before its 1990s restoration with photos taken from the same perspective today.

    A circle of students sit in chairs in Harvard Yard.
  • The human element: Remembering Calestous Juma

    : Calestous Juma, 64, who died Dec. 15 after a long illness, was a professor of the practice of international development at Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Belfer Center’s Science, Technology, and Globalization Project.

    Harvard Kennedy School Professor Calestous Juma, 64
  • Professor Paola Arlotta awarded George Ledlie Prize

    Developmental neurobiologist Paola Arlotta has been awarded the George Ledlie Prize by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

  • Harvard Gazette’s top stories of 2017

    Milestones, innovation, analysis, and inspiration from the University and beyond. We look back at some reader favorites.

    Freshman Leah Smart and her mother, Dee, carry box into Harvard dorm.
  • Here they came a-caroling

    Holiday spirit fills renewed Memorial Church, as services raise $10,000 for crisis center.

    Choirmaster conducts Harvard choir during Christmas service in Memorial Church.
  • Farewell, Harvard’s grand diplomat

    University Marshal Jackie O’Neill is retiring after a 40-year career at Harvard.

    Harvard University Marshal Jackie O'Neill
  • Title IX report released

    Harvard University’s Title IX Office and the Office for Dispute Resolution released their 2016-2017 joint annual report today, highlighting the growth in University-wide educational outreach initiatives on Title IX policies and services.

    Nicole Merhill and Bill McCants