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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Sniffing for smiles
Meet Sasha, newest member of Harvard police force. Her duty? To spread joy.
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Harvard students head for Supreme Court rally
They will join groups from other schools, activists, lawyers in support of campus diversity as justices hear admissions challenge.
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Hempton to step down as Divinity School dean
David N. Hempton will step down as dean of the Divinity School at the end of the 2022–23 academic year. He will remain on the faculty of the School, where he will resume his career as a dedicated teacher and writer.
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University appoints Richard Cellini to lead Legacy of Slavery remembrance program
Scholar who founded Georgetown project will direct efforts to identify Harvard-linked descendants.
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Hansjörg Wyss gives 4th transformational gift to support Wyss Institute
Hansjörg Wyss’ fourth gift to the Wyss Institute, $350 million, aims to transform health care and the environment by developing innovative technologies that emulate how nature builds and accelerating their translation into products.
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University reports jump in revenues, small decline in endowment
Chief Financial Officer Tom Hollister and Executive Vice President Meredith Weenick discuss the University’s 2022 financial report and endowment returns.
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Christopher David Killip, 74
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Christopher David Killip was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Gerald Enoch Sacks, 86
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Gerald Enoch Sacks was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.
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Derek Albert Pearsall, 90
At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 11, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Derek Albert Pearsall was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty
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Defining moment
We asked a group of first-years to tell us about themselves. Read their answers now, before they change.
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Harvard mathematician Melanie Matchett Wood named MacArthur Fellow
The mathematician, known for her work in number theory, is one of 25 recipients of this year’s “genius” grants.
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Continuing Ed Convocation is a first visit to campus for some
After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, Harvard Extension School welcomed admitted degree candidates back to campus at an in-person Convocation ceremony.
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Weaving a piece of Indigenous history
Diné student Keana Gorman seeks to preserve Navajo traditions, way of life.
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‘Access, awareness, prevention, and support’
Student mental health initiative co-chairs Giang Nguyen and Robin Glover discuss the state of their work.
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Expanding student access to mental health care through telehealth
Giang Nguyen and Barbara Lewis discuss a telehealth mental health offering now available to students.
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Celebrating a half-century of equity, achievement
Weekend competitions, events kick off yearlong Athletics Department tribute to transformational Title IX.
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Healthier options for people, planet
The Harvard Food Systems Initiative connects Harvard research on food production and consumption with on-campus experiences and meals.
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A look ’round the Square
The students and the shops may change in Harvard Square, but its spirit and streets carry on.
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An archivist with an eye for neglected history
In her new role as Harvard Archivist, Virginia “Ginny” Hunt will take a deeper dive into “invisible” achievements, student engagement, and the Legacy of Slavery.
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Injecting sense of urgency on Pakistan relief
Harvard students mobilize to provide relief in Pakistan.
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Starting a conversation on college suicide
More than 1,000 backpacks dotted Harvard Yard, representing the lives of college students lost to suicide every year.
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‘Do more and do better’
Lawrence Summers, president emeritus, reflects on his time leading the University at the unveiling of his presidential portrait at Widener Library.
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Breaking barriers to get to breakthroughs
Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, other luminaries share, and celebrate, vision for Kempner Institute.
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The quote machine
Powered by Harvard conversations, an ever-expanding collection of arguments, insights, reactions, and reflections.
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New director plots fresh course for the CfA
As the first woman director of the Center for Astrophysics, Lisa Kewley talks about strategies for a new era in astronomy, growing up with a love for space, and challenges for women in the field.
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Student committee for presidential search named
Christopher Cleveland to serve as chair.
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Braking for badges
Political scientist Theda Skocpol has traveled U.S. collecting “little works of art” that reflect nation’s history — badges of fraternal groups.
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A new era of work
Harvard’s HR leader explains how University plans to ensure flexibility and compete for top talent while maintaining a vibrant campus.
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‘If you stay the same in everything you do as things around you are changing, eventually you’re going to hit a wall. You just have to adapt and evolve and change.’
Head football coach Tim Murphy has led the Crimson to nine Ivy League championships, three unbeaten seasons, and a 186-83 record.
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Solemn stewardship
A report by the Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections was released by President Larry Bacow on Thursday.