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  • Williams to step down as dean of Harvard Chan School

    Epidemiologist Michelle Williams will return to teaching and research after a dozen years of innovative collaborations and meeting public health challenges.

    Michelle A. Williams.
  • Vets re-up, this time for rugby

    Often older, with more, different life experience, former service members find close, familiar connections on different field of battle.

    Nick Ige '25, (from left) Aaron Rosales '26, and Ben Allen '24, t
  • New faculty: Christina Maranci

    Christina Maranci is the first person of Armenian descent to hold the position of Mashtots Professor of Armenian Studies.

    Christina Maranci
  • ‘Believe it’

    This may be Carrie Moore’s first time in the top job of a program, but the new and inaugural Kathy Delaney-Smith Head Coach for Harvard Women’s Basketball has a long resume.

    Carrie Moore.
  • Start-the-day rite

    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.

  • Sally Falk Moore, 97

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Sally Falk Moore was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Ezra Feivel Vogel, 90

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Ezra Feivel Vogel was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Ofer Bar-Yosef, 82

    At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Nov. 1, 2022, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Ofer Bar-Yosef was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

  • Sniffing for smiles

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

    Sasha extends paw to Officer Steven Fumicello.
  • 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.

    Chelsea Wang, David Lewis, Soleei Guasp, Kylan Tatum, Muskaan Arshad.
  • 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.

    HDS Dean David Hempton.
  • University appoints Richard Cellini to lead Legacy of Slavery remembrance program

    Scholar who founded Georgetown project will direct efforts to identify Harvard-linked descendants.

    Richard Cellini.
  • 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.

  • 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.

    View of labs on campus.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Defining moment

    We asked a group of first-years to tell us about themselves. Read their answers now, before they change.

    Students enter campus gate.
  • 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.

    Melanie Wood.
  • 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.

    Harvard Extension School students and Deans pose for a group photo outside of Memorial Church before their convocation ceremony.
  • Weaving a piece of Indigenous history

    Diné student Keana Gorman seeks to preserve Navajo traditions, way of life.

    Keana Gorman ’23,
  • ‘Access, awareness, prevention, and support’

    Student mental health initiative co-chairs Giang Nguyen and Robin Glover discuss the state of their work.

    Giang Nguyen (left) and Associate Provost for Student Affairs Robin Glover
  • Expanding student access to mental health care through telehealth

    Giang Nguyen and Barbara Lewis discuss a telehealth mental health offering now available to students.

    Barbara Lewis and Giang Nguyen.
  • Celebrating a half-century of equity, achievement

    Weekend competitions, events kick off yearlong Athletics Department tribute to transformational Title IX.

    Lennox London ’26 signs autographs.
  • Healthier options for people, planet

    The Harvard Food Systems Initiative connects Harvard research on food production and consumption with on-campus experiences and meals.

    Walter Willett.
  • A look ’round the Square

    The students and the shops may change in Harvard Square, but its spirit and streets carry on.

    Rainbow in Harvard Square.
  • 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.

    Virginia (Ginny) Hunt.
  • Injecting sense of urgency on Pakistan relief

    Harvard students mobilize to provide relief in Pakistan.

    Students who raised money for Pakistan.
  • 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.

    Send Silence Packing.
  • ‘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.

    Lawrence Summers portrait unveiling.