A mystical poem recounting the tale of a Parthian prince sent to Egypt by his parents to recover a sacred pearl from the clutches of a monstrous serpent is the…

Ancient DNA scientists have zeroed in on the origins of Hungary’s medieval conquerors. The Magyars, who dominated Europe’s Carpathian Basin from the early 10th century, appear closely linked with populations that…

Two Kempner Institute community members have received AI2050 Fellowships from Schmidt Sciences, a nonprofit organization aimed at accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs. The AI2050 Program funds researchers pursuing projects to help…

Philip J. Kranzusch, a professor at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been named as a laureate for the Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists. Kranzusch was one…

The Growth Lab at Harvard Kennedy School on Wednesday launched the Greenplexity Index, a unique country ranking that spotlights which nations are building the broad, complex green industries that will…

Harvard Divinity School Dean Marla F. Frederick convened a panel discussion, “How Social Values Impact Climate Innovation,” on Oct. 21 that investigated the interconnections of ecology, climate technology innovation, interdisciplinary climate work,…

The HAA Clubs and SIGs Awards annually recognize exemplary contributions to Harvard Clubs and SIGs (Shared Interest Groups) through the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award and the Outstanding Alumni Community Award.  …

On Tuesday, the Harvard Divinity School (HDS) will welcome members of the School and wider University community to a special event and reception celebrating the HDS Library’s new exhibit, “In…

In the mid-1830s, a group of New England Unitarian ministers, writers, philosophers, and intellectuals, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Amos Bronson Alcott, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, and Henry David Thoreau,…

On Sept. 12-13, Pope Leo XIV convened the Vatican’s third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity, an international gathering of scientists, thought leaders, musicians, Nobel laureates, celebrities, businesspeople, and others…

The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) is pleased to announce the creation of the Guido Goldman Fellowship, which is made possible through a posthumous gift by Guido Goldman,…

Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI), in collaboration with the Mignone Center for Career Success, co-hosted a panel discussion on “Careers in Global Health: Pathways, Challenges, and Opportunities,” as part of Worldwide Week…

A study published last month in Neuron, led by postdoctoral researcher Jingnan Du, introduces a promising new method for mapping a person’s unique brain wiring. The need for individualized brain maps arise…

Major renovations to one of Harvard’s most recognizable and historic buildings are now complete, just in time for its 300th anniversary. Wadsworth House is the second oldest surviving University building and…

Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government, received one of the world’s top philosophy honors on Tuesday. The Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute named Sandel,…

Harvard released its 2024-2025 Annual Sustainability Report this week, sharing continued progress toward reducing emissions and advancing decarbonization, sustainable building, zero waste, and opportunities to create a healthier, more sustainable…

The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard has announced the fall 2025 recipients of the Kempner Undergraduate Research Experience (KURE). KURE awards Harvard undergraduate…

Throughout the year, Harvard’s campus is home to countless lectures, seminars, and events that explore international themes. Its museums and cultural organizations host compelling exhibitions, film screenings, and performances that…

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society. In 2020, approximately 20 million new cancer cases were diagnosed, and 9.7 million people died from…

President Alan Garber recently announced the availability of funding through the President’s Building Bridges Fund. Now in its second year, PBBF seeks to fund projects that foster a culture of…

On Aug. 23, Ruth Gove, A.B.E. ’67, celebrated her 100th birthday. The centenarian, who graduated from Harvard Extension School, reflects on her life with a sharp mind, a remarkable career…

Harvard Impact Labs announced the inaugural participants for two programs that put Harvard research and expertise to work for society: the Impact Lab Development Fellowship and Public Service Leaves. Ten…

Despite rapid medical advances in the last few decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming 19.8 million lives in 2022, or about 32% of all global deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

Traditionally, health interventions adopted by large institutions follow a vertical model where resources are allocated to address specific diseases, such as HIV and tuberculosis. However, over the last decade, a…

Extreme heat is the most deadly climate risk in the United States, killing more people than disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. Mayors and other senior city officials have a…

Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced a cohort of 95 Executive Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Executive Fellows Program seeks to engage the expertise of outstanding practitioners—many of whom…

The two Scholarly Working Groups will examine worker protection under climate change and address the health challenges of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa.  The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) announced its…

Molecular biologist David Liu has won the newly established Montrone-Seigel Prize for Biological Sciences from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health for his breakthrough discoveries in gene editing.…