Campus & Community

Snapshots from the first week of class capture enthusiasm for the year ahead.

CrimsonZip aims to get the community off the couch by helping people find others looking for a workout — or just a walk.

Her seven-year tenure prioritized expanding access and making admission free to all visitors.

Economist will depart leadership post at end of academic year, remain on faculty.

Harvard-affiliated volunteers tackled more than 75 community service projects in the Greater Boston area and around the world as part of the Global Day of Service.

High-schoolers get taste of everyday campus life through archival materials, some featuring Harvard’s most famous alumni.

President reflects on her mom’s legacy, short career on “Romper Room” at Morning Prayers.

Accomplished scholar, National Book Award winner will blend teaching in African American studies, women and gender studies.

In her first Convocation address as Harvard president, Claudine Gay urged the Class of 2027 to fearlessly embrace personal transformation.

Spirits remain high as new president, deans, other members of community roll up sleeves to help first-years make the Big Move.

Widely viewed as a thoughtful and collaborative leader and mentor, Parkes will assume the new role on October 15.

Twenty-three high school students did some hands-on work focusing on new cancer therapies and emerging issues in water quality.

Marla Frederick, a leading ethnographer and scholar focused on the African American religious experience, will become dean of Harvard Divinity School on Jan. 1, President Claudine Gay announced Thursday.

More than 200 current students, alumni, and staff celebrated the 20th anniversary of Harvard’s Crimson Summer Academy.

Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK.

Biologist created better, faster COVID test system; economist uses big data to uncover myths, barriers to achieving American Dream.

The life sciences scholar begins her tenure as Edgerley Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

The Danish midfielder’s quest started in second grade. It was fueled by grit, speed, agility — and a lot of time on the bus.

Photo gallery features images that reflect moments of joy, quiet contentment, and companionship.

Harvard President Claudine Gay attended three ice cream socials at the Business School, in the Yard, and on the Harvard Medical School campus.

George Grant, D.M.D. 1870, creator of a prosthetic for cleft palates, inventor of the golf tee, second Black graduate of Harvard Dental School, first to become faculty member is recognized with portrait at the School of Dental Medicine.

College and Summer School students, alumni, and parents gather in support of campus diversity across nation.

Colleagues respond with confidence, elation as Hopi Hoekstra is named next leader of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Hopi Hoekstra, an eminent life scientist who has served on the Harvard faculty since 2007, will become the next Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard President-elect Claudine Gay announced today.

Once a semester, Cambridge-area residents visit Cabot Science Library along with Harvard students and staff for a “Fix-it Clinic.”

New admissions policy seeks to build on the success of free Sunday and Thursday events tied to dramatic visitor growth.

Harvard strengthens research, educational ties with Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford.

As Harvard’s 29th president prepares to step down, we look back at a tenure marked by profound challenges and ambitious initiatives.

Among this year’s honorees: outgoing President Larry Bacow.

Annual award spotlights staff excellence in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.