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Medical School neurobiologist wins prestigious Brain Prize Michael Greenberg recognized for his pivotal insights into brain plasticity DateMarch 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Mikhail Lukin named University Professor Physicist will hold the Friedman University Professorship DateMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Tom Hanks named Class of 2023 Commencement speaker Oscar-winning actor, ‘a true master of his craft,’ will deliver principal address on May 25 DateMarch 21, 2023March 21, 2023
Ophelia Dahl to receive 2023 Radcliffe Medal Recognized for her work advancing global access to health care and championing the rights of the poor DateMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023
HBCU Library Alliance and Harvard team up to expand access to Black history Legacy of Slavery funds will support collaborative project to deepen digitization capacity of historically Black colleges and universities DateMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Ruth Simmons named to senior post advising on HBCU partnerships Nationally recognized leader to advance Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery efforts DateFebruary 27, 2023February 24, 2023
Brenda Tindal named inaugural FAS chief campus curator Experienced educator, curator, and public historian begins Feb. 13 DateFebruary 1, 2023January 31, 2023
Jennifer Coolidge named Hasty’s Woman of the Year ‘White Lotus’ star will be honored in Harvard Square on Feb. 4 DateJanuary 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Bob Odenkirk named Hasty’s Man of the Year The actor, comedian, filmmaker will receive his Pudding Pot at a Feb. 2 celebratory roast DateJanuary 19, 2023February 1, 2023
3 Harvard seniors named Marshall Scholars Will pursue graduate degrees at universities in the U.K. DateJanuary 13, 2023
Three new University Professors Dulac, Sampson, and Sharpe honored with highest distinction for a faculty member DateNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022
Hollister to step down as University CFO Praised for strong leadership in the face of pandemic-era financial challenges DateNovember 17, 2022November 17, 2022
Sara Bleich named vice provost for special projects ‘Uniquely suited’ public health professor will guide Legacy of Slavery initiatives in new role DateNovember 14, 2022November 14, 2022
Six from Harvard named Rhodes Scholars Class of 32 Americans includes College students planning Oxford research in fields ranging from computer science to international health DateNovember 13, 2022November 14, 2022
Williams to step down as dean of Harvard Chan School Renowned epidemiologist who launched collaborations and met public health challenges plans return to teaching and research DateNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022
Hempton to step down as Divinity School dean ‘Dynamic and engaging’ leader will remain on faculty, resume writing and teaching DateOctober 27, 2022October 27, 2022
University appoints Richard Cellini to lead Legacy of Slavery remembrance program Scholar who founded Georgetown project will direct efforts to identify Harvard-linked descendants DateOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022
Hansjörg Wyss gives 4th transformational gift to support Wyss Institute Support will help Institute continue mission of transforming health care, environmental issues through disruptive innovation DateOctober 20, 2022October 24, 2022
University reports jump in revenues, small decline in endowment Hollister, Weenick credit community, financial management efforts with keeping Harvard on sound footing amid turbulence DateOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022
Harvard mathematician Melanie Matchett Wood named MacArthur Fellow Honored with ‘genius’ grant for ingenuity, promise in number theory DateOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022
New institute to unite, advance Harvard efforts to stem tide of climate crisis Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability made possible by $200M gift from Melanie and Jean Salata DateJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022
Lapp to step down as executive VP Harvard’s chief administrative officer will pass reins to Meredith Weenick this summer DateMay 12, 2022May 13, 2022
Three Medical School faculty elected to NAS Scientists recognized for distinguished achievements in research DateMay 11, 2022
Three faculty named Harvard College Professors Five-year appointment provides support for professional development DateMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022
16 elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Will join a distinguished group of 261 individuals DateApril 29, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu named Class Day speaker Historic Boston leader selected for being ‘defender of equity, inclusion, opportunity’ DateApril 27, 2022
Lewis, Ong named Carnegie Fellows Awards aim to support up to two years of research, writing on social sciences, humanities projects DateApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Tracy Palandjian elected to Harvard Corporation Nonprofit leader and former Overseer will begin on July 1 DateApril 4, 2022April 1, 2022
Allyson Hobbs is elected Class of 1997’s chief marshal Author, scholar and educator is a prominent voice on race, politics DateMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022