Photography

A photographer’s love letter to ‘Vision and Justice’

For Maya Counter ’24, honoring a notable Black educator, and setting right a historical wrong

There’s never a shortage of creativity on campus. But during Arts First, it all comes out to play.

Harvard runners take on the Boston Marathon

Harvard’s female musicians claim their place onstage

Warm (if loud) emotions echo across Yard for Housing Day 2024

HoCo chairs share residential life’s quirks, points of pride

Yeonsoo Kim demonstrates the difficult art of Onggi

Academic and athletic highs, dramatic scenes, quiet moments, and a changing of the presidential guard

Photos capture the campus fall palette

Harvard labs open their doors to let a photographer record the essence of discovery

Students who described themselves in three words last fall get a chance to change their answers.

“Why not?” asked Claudine Gay, Harvard’s 30th president, in her inauguration address, reaffirming the University’s commitment to the hard work of cutting-edge exploration and deep engagement with global challenges. But first, it was time to celebrate.

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

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

Fantasy worlds from Middle Earth to Westeros come to life in Harvard Library exhibit.

The early photo technique — and stories of people in front of, behind camera — get new exposure as Harvard digitizes vast collection.

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

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

In photos, we look back on a week of festivities celebrating 2023 graduates.

Arts First took over stages, museums, and other venues across Harvard’s campus during the four-day festival.

Eight student poets pick a corner of the city with historical, personal meaning and read an original work.

Students make 22-foot skiff in “silent” workshop that puts emphasis on observation — and a good hammering rhythm.

Over a two-day workshop, students created a charcoal drawing of someone important to them.

Harvard’s Pacific octopus specimen has lived on campus since about 1883. Now, fully restored, the model hangs in the Northwest Labs building.

Makeda Best on images she chose for award-winning “Devour the Land,” which depicts environmental toll of militarism in U.S.

Harvard photographers document the vibrant return to campus life after two years of pandemic restrictions.

A kaleidoscopic view of campus.

To start the day right or wind down in peace, many of us rely on rituals, whether physical or spiritual. Here are four rituals that carry us through.

Meet Sasha, newest member of Harvard police force. Her duty? To spread joy.