Nation The link between gentrification and gun violence Injury rate 62 percent higher in researchers’ analysis of U.S. data
World Think of jailing debtors as Dickensian? Think again. Harvard-led researchers document cases in three states, most involving court fines, fees, often for low-level violations like traffic tickets
Arts ‘Living one’s life during and after the violation of one’s humanity’ Ruth Simmons’ memoir traces everyday natural beauty, mortal peril of growing up Black in 1940s rural Texas
Nation ‘What you can do for your country’ Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK
McNally named chief development officer for FAS Accomplished fundraiser has significant experience in higher education, healthcare DateSeptember 18, 2023
Martha Tedeschi to retire as director of Harvard Art Museums Seven-year tenure prioritized expanding access, making admission free to all visitors DateSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Elmendorf to step down as dean of Harvard Kennedy School Economist will depart leadership post at end of academic year, remain on faculty DateSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023
Parkes named dean of John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Widely viewed as thoughtful, collaborative leader and mentor who works at nexus of economics, computer science to bring positive change DateAugust 29, 2023August 30, 2023
Marla Frederick named next dean of Harvard Divinity School David Holland will serve as interim leader until January 1 DateAugust 24, 2023August 25, 2023
Springer, Chetty win Ledlie Prize Biologist created better, faster COVID test system; economist uses big data to uncover myths, barriers to achieving American Dream DateAugust 9, 2023September 15, 2023
Hopi Hoekstra named next FAS dean ‘Pathbreaking scholar’ will start in role on Aug. 1 DateJune 26, 2023June 29, 2023
Harvard Art Museums now free to all New admissions policy seeks to build on success of Sunday, Thursday events tied to dramatic visitor growth DateJune 23, 2023June 26, 2023
An ‘element of risk’ rewarded Seven groundbreaking research projects recognized with funding from Star-Friedman Challenge DateJune 7, 2023June 12, 2023
Ritu Kalra named Harvard’s vice president for finance and chief financial officer Kalra, currently assistant vice president of finance and treasury, will assume new role on July 1 DateJune 6, 2023June 7, 2023
Five alumni elected to the Board of Overseers Six others join Alumni Association board DateMay 25, 2023May 24, 2023
Rubenstein to step down from Harvard Corporation ‘Brought a remarkable range of qualities and experience to the Corporation’ DateMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Timothy R. Barakett named Harvard treasurer Corporation member will start in role July 1 DateMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
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’ DateMay 5, 2023May 7, 2023
5 faculty members named Harvard College Professors Recognized for excellence in teaching in fields ranging from biophysics to cultural studies DateMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023
President-elect Gay names Katie O’Dair chief of staff ‘Ideal partner’ brings decades of higher ed experience to new role DateMay 2, 2023May 3, 2023
Overseers announce new president, vice chair Meredith ‘Max’ Hodges and Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine to assume leadership roles for 2023-24 DateApril 27, 2023April 26, 2023
Four to be honored with Harvard Medal In recognition of extraordinary service DateApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023
Mary Louise Kelly ’93 is featured speaker for Harvard Alumni Day Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author will participate in event celebrating Harvard’s global alumni community DateApril 10, 2023
Harvard further expands financial aid to ease access College makes regular-admission offers to 1,220, as University changes family-income threshold for second year DateMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023
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
