Campus & Community
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An Olympics first
First-year fencer makes history as member of all-Harvard squad in Paris
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University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
Investments and realignment of resources creates greater access for Harvard community members
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Brian Lee to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
‘Champion of Harvard and our mission’ will depart at end of calendar year
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Fiona Coffey named director of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Innovative and accomplished leader, believes in integrating arts into nontraditional spaces, disciplines
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How an artist discovered a shining star
Exhibit on MBTA Red Line honors work of woman astronomer whose work paved path for modern astrophysics but remained hidden in her lifetime
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Jennifer O’Connor appointed vice president and general counsel
Distinguished legal practitioner, whose career includes public service at White House and with federal agencies, to join Harvard on July 29
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Strengthening ties between Harvard, nation’s Native communities
HUNAP Director Kelli Mosteller looks to strengthen ties between Harvard and nation’s Native communities.
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Suited to students’ needs
Now open in the Smith Campus Center, the Crimson Career Closet is there to provide students with professional attire at no cost.
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Detailing endowment’s steps toward being ‘net zero’ on greenhouse gas emissions
A conversation with Michael Cappucci on Harvard Management Company’s progress towards becoming net zero in 2050.
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Richard Hadley Holm, 87
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Richard Hadley Holm was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Edwin Augustus Cranston, 89
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Edwin Augustus Cranston was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Charles Wilson Burnham, 88
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 7, 2023, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Charles Wilson Burnham was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Committee named to lead Legacy of Slavery memorial project
University names committee to lead Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Memorial Project.
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Freezing day, warm reception
Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge were welcomed to Harvard to receive the Hasty Pudding Man and Woman of the Year awards during ceremonies at Farkas Hall.
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As U.S. reacts to another police killing, MLK III laments strides we haven’t made
Civil rights activist honors his father’s legacy with a call to action against poverty, racism, and violence.
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Remembering Jamie Houghton
James R. “Jamie” R. Houghton, a former member of the Harvard Corporation who had deep Harvard roots, died at age 86 on December 20.
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Picture this
Over a two-day workshop, students created a charcoal drawing of someone important to them.
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Brenda Tindal named inaugural FAS chief campus curator
Brenda Tindal will be the first chief campus curator for Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Claudine Gay, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, announced today.…
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John Bayley Fox Jr., who helped shape modern Harvard, dies at 86
John Bayley Fox Jr. ’59, who helped open Harvard’s doors to women and people of color from 1967 until he retired in 2007, died Nov. 27, 2022, after a long illness.
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Towering figure in organic chemistry
Yoshito Kishi was a towering figure in organic chemistry renowned for his syntheses of complex natural products.
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Maybe it’s Remy’s world, and the rest of us just live in it
With Remy the cat as their model, Graduate School of Design students learned how animal life can encourage empathy in design.
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Addressing our legacy
Inaugural Vice Provost for Special Projects Sara Bleich gets started in her role, and discusses what’s ahead for the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative.
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Harvard University Housing establishes new rents for 2023–2024
The rents noted have been reviewed and endorsed by the Faculty Advisory Committee on Harvard University Housing and will take effect for the 2023-2024 leasing season.
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An exhibit with legs
Harvard’s Pacific octopus specimen has lived on campus since about 1883. Now, fully restored, the model hangs in the Northwest Labs building.
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Listening to air, water
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson discusses how she blends work and climate change activism.
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Jennifer Coolidge named Hasty’s Woman of the Year
Jennifer Coolidge has been named as the recipient of its 2023 Woman of the Year Award, Hasty Pudding Theatricals announced today.
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Bob Odenkirk named Hasty’s Man of the Year
The actor, comedian, and filmmaker will receive his Pudding Pot at a celebratory roast on February 2.
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No stranger to improvisation
Bass player, composer, vocalist Devon Gates merges anthropology, music in Harvard-Berklee program.
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3 Harvard seniors named Marshall Scholars
Three Harvard College seniors were among the 40 winners of the 2023 Marshall Scholarship.
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Alumni committee nominates Overseer, HAA elected director candidates
Elections for new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and elected directors of the Harvard Alumni Association will begin March 31.
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Women take the lead
A Harvard Division of Continuing Education program addresses the challenges faced by women leaders and their senior managers.
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A bit of chemistry, a bit of rock ’n’ roll
Nobel laureate Carolyn Bertozzi ’88 demonstrated talent for science, creativity even as a Harvard undergrad.
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Our favorite pictures of 2022 have a theme: Zoom, out
Harvard photographers document the vibrant return to campus life after two years of pandemic restrictions.
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‘I love this place’
New President-elect Claudine Gay is introduced to Harvard community.
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On campus and beyond, rise of ‘natural leader’ cause for celebration
Claudine Gay’s election as Harvard’s next president was greeted with joy and praise by scholars on Thursday.
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College accepts 722 under early action program
A pool of 9,553 students applied under the early action program with 722 accepted.