Eighteen faculty members from six Harvard Schools and departments have accepted two-year faculty affiliations at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, joining 51 current faculty affiliates.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is pleased to announce the launch of the Frontiers of Innovation for Societal Impact Fund.

Harvard has appointed five new Emma Bloomberg faculty members, expanding a distinguished group of scholars whose work addresses complex problems facing cities worldwide. The endowed chairs, established with a gift…

A series of events last week at Harvard’s ArtLab showcased the dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking spirit of the arts. The events, which included performances, discussions, and an experiential Soundwalk, gave…

Naomi Oreskes, Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science, has received the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize. The recognition, awarded annually by a foundation based in Stockholm, represents one of…

The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is now accepting applications for the HGHI Burke Fellowships, including the HGHI-Salata Burke Climate and Health Research Fellowship and the HGHI Burke Global Health Fellowship!

The celebratory release of “The Pearlsong” was kicked off at an event on Oct. 20 at Harvard Divinity School, featuring addresses by Stang, CSWR 4T Research Associate Adam Bremer-McCollum, “The Pearlsong” co-editor and translator, and Erin Walsh, assistant professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature, associate faculty, Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the…

Ancient DNA scientists have zeroed in on the origins of Hungary’s medieval conquerors.

Two Kempner Institute community members have received AI2050 Fellowships from Schmidt Sciences, a nonprofit organization aimed at accelerating scientific knowledge and breakthroughs.

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.

Growth Lab unveils Greenplexity Index: Rankings reveal global leaders in energy transition

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, and questions of ethical and religious values.

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 Memory of Gustavo Gutiérrez: 50 Years of Liberation Theology.”  

The Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School (CSWR) organized a collaborative two-day workshop in October, examining the legacy and future of Transcendentalism in an open discussion reminiscent of those spirited meetings of the Transcendentalists nearly 200 years ago.

Harvard Divinity School (HDS) Dean Marla F. Frederick and Professor Raúl E. Zegarra were among the members of the delegation from the School to attend the Vatican’s third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity.

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 at Harvard.

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 in surgical planning and for a growing array of new therapies that rely on modulating brain circuits non-invasively.

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 the only remaining wooden structure within Harvard Yard.

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, a political philosopher, the 2025 laureate of its $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture.

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).

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 broaden our understanding of different cultures. Meanwhile, Harvard’s more than 20 international offices support its community’s academic work worldwide.

Supported by the Harvard Global Health Institute, the Scholarly Working Group “Access to Cancer Therapeutics” proposed that RCCs should collaborate with various stakeholders to make the latest oncology medicines more accessible.

President Alan Garber recently announced the availability of funding through the President’s Building Bridges Fund.

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 in education, and a sense of humor that makes clear she’s still fully engaged with the world around her.

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…