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  • Finishing his mother’s verse

    Darius Atefat-Peckham ’23 honors his mother’s legacy through his own work and bringing her unfinished poetry to light.

    Darius Atefat-Peckham
  • Love of grandmother’s garden blossoms into climate justice activism

    Aliyah Collins’ nonprofit aims to help students of historically Black colleges and universities to make spiritual connections with nature, launch conversations about environmental equity.

    Aliyah Collins.
  • Road less traveled by

    LaNell Williams is building a career as a researcher and leader by going her own way, helping prospective grad students of color find theirs.

    LaNell Williams.
  • From halls of Montezuma to those of Knafel

    Former Marine David Miller surprised himself by his college success and was, in turn, surprised by his experience at College.

    David Patrick Miller.
  • Saving Mom a seat in class

    Life circumstances put sophomore Elio Kennedy-Yoon and grad student mother in “Queer Nation” course at Harvard Kennedy School.

    Adams House resident, Elio Kennedy-Yoon and mother Katherine Kennedy.
  • Seeing obstacles, remaining undeterred

    “I do have worries and fears,” says Oren Rimon Or ’23. “But I have developed the confidence that when you want something, you find a way to do it.”

    Oren Rimon Or.
  • Outgoing, incoming Overseers heads reflect on progress made, challenges ahead

    The Gazette spoke with Paul Choi and Meredith Hodges about their experiences on the Board of Overseers and their views of the challenges and opportunities facing the University.

    Meredith Hodges and Paul Choi.
  • Keeping the plan sustainable

    First adopted in 2014, the plan is intended to be a living document that provides flexibility over time as new technologies, strategies, advancements, and challenges emerge.

    The Science and Engineering Complex
  • After four generations, an emergency focus on climate change

    Julia Malits will be the fourth generation of women in her family to go into medicine. She will be the first, though, to focus on emergency medicine and climate change.

    Julia Malits.
  • Escaping hurdles in conservative Eastern European homeland

    As a middle schooler, Ilinca Mazureac knew two things for certain — she was going to be a scientist, and she was gay.

    Ilinca Mazureac
  • Larry Wilmore named Class Day speaker

    Celebrated TV producer, actor, comedian, and writer selected by Class of 2023 for “challenging traditional ideas of race and politics.”

    Larry Wilmore.
  • Wonders never cease

    Henry Cerbone spent his time at Harvard drawing on many intellectual threads in his effort to explore and understand the world.

    Henry Cerbone.
  • Celebrating cross-University innovation

    The Challenge is open to students and alumni from all Harvard Schools, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.

    Klarman Hall full for President's Innovation Challenge.
  • James Joseph McCarthy, 75

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late James Joseph McCarthy was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Roy Jay Glauber, 93

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Roy Jay Glauber was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Edward Osborne Wilson, 92

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Edward Osborne Wilson was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Eduard Franz Sekler, 96

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Eduard Franz Sekler was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Henry Rosovsky, 95

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on May 2, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Henry Rosovsky was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Broadening access and deepening impact, starting with listening

    Axim Collaborative CEO Stephanie Khurana is focused on listening to others in the education industry, and focusing on underrepresented students.

    Stephanie Khurana.
  • 5 faculty members named Harvard College Professors

    They are recognized for excellence in teaching in fields ranging from biophysics to cultural studies.

    Philip Deloria, Mara Prentiss, Zhiming Kuang, Sean Eddy, Fiery Cushman.
  • President-elect Gay names Katie O’Dair chief of staff  

    “Ideal partner” brings decades of higher ed experience to the new role.

    Katie O'Dair.
  • As teen, he was embarrassed by his migrant worker mom’s job

    Filipino Jeromel Dela Rosa Lara recalls how his mother’s job embarrassed him as a teen and he was “ashamed” to tell classmates and friends, but says he now understands the plight of millions like her around world, and wants to help.

    Jeromel Dela Rosa Lara
  • Eleganza’s style endures

    The student event featured fashion design brands, including upcycled, reworked, and thrifted threads.

  • Overseers announce new president, vice chair

    Meredith “Max” Hodges has been elected president of the Harvard University Board of Overseers for the 2023-24 academic year. Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine will serve as vice chair of the board’s executive committee for the same term.

    Meredith ‘Max’ Hodges and Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine
  • Benita Kayembe takes hard look at hidden human cost of electric cars

    Studying at Harvard Chan School has helped graduate Benita Kayembe understand the forces that shape the health of people around the world.

    Benita Kayembe ’23
  • Transforming breath to activism

    Theater, Dance & Media course, rooting in issues surrounding death of Eric Garner, blends ritual, meditation, reading, “radical dialogue.”

    Max Booker ‘22 takes part in an exercise during Prof. Shamell Bell's class.
  • ‘Working … to give people back their stories’

    Richard Cellini discusses how his team is approaching the work of researching individuals of African and Native American descent who were enslaved by Harvard leaders and labored on Harvard’s campus.

    Richard Cellini
  • When your office is water, woods, and sky

    Students who’ve worked as rangers and interns at national parks and forests share stories about how great the outdoors really is.

    Elijah McGill canoe
  • Four to be honored with Harvard Medal

    The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Paula A. Johnson ’80, M.D. ’84, M.P.H. ’85; Philip W. Lovejoy; Antonio Madero, M.B.A. ’61; and Rya W. Zobel ’53, L.L.B. ’56 will receive the 2023 Harvard Medal.

    A Harvard Yard gate frames Harvard Art Museums at Harvard University. S
  • 17 faculty elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

    American Academy of Arts & Science named 17 Harvard faculty among its 269 newly elected members.

    The John Harvard Statue