Campus & Community
-
Natural Black hair, and why it matters
With deep significance for identity, choice, even legality, it’s more than just a woman’s crowning glory
-
Voice of a generation? Dylan’s is much more than that.
Classics professor who wrote ‘Why Bob Dylan Matters’ on the challenge of capturing a master of creative evasion
-
Universal, adaptable, wearable, vulnerable
‘On Display Harvard’ uses performance, zip ties, to bring attention to the UN’s International Day of Persons With Disabilities
-
Three Harvard students named Marshall Scholars
‘Chance of a lifetime’ for recipients whose fields include history, genomics, K-12 education
-
Seeing is believing
Personal and global history made Jeremy Weinstein want to change the world. As dean of the Kennedy School, he’s found the perfect place to do it.
-
Life stories with a beat you can dance to
Renowned actress and tap dancer Ayodele Casel premieres her autobiographical musical at A.R.T.
-
A touch of rot
A new exhibit inside the Glass Flowers gallery at the Harvard Museum of Natural History proves that a bad apple doesn’t always spoil the bunch.
-
A decade of growth at SEAS
Harvard’s Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences celebrates 10 years of innovative research.
-
Renovation of Smith Field marks many improvements
The $6.5 million renovation to William F. Smith Field in Allston makes numerous improvements.
-
Lights, camera, Cabot
At the Cabot Science Library camera, multimedia studios require no more than a flash drive and imagination.
-
Cohen to step down as Radcliffe Institute dean
Lizabeth Cohen, who has led the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study since 2011, announced she will step down from that post next June. She plans to return to teaching and research in Harvard’s Department of History following a year’s sabbatical.
-
In Memoriam: Saying goodbye to the Harvard Foundation’s founding director
Speakers and students shared their memories of S. Allen Counter during a service at the Memorial Church on Sept. 27.
-
Harvard Global Institute grants expand scope
The Harvard Global Institute (HGI) will fund eight projects this year, three focusing on topics that are particularly relevant to China, five on issues that are salient to India.
-
In the Yard, inside the dorms
A photo gallery of roommates in Harvard’s Class of 2020.
-
Runners on a hot streak, for charity
More than 1,500 runners and spectators, a third of them from Harvard, turned out for the 14th annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk.
-
Freshman finds his footing
Malcolm Reid ’21 finds weeks on campus welcoming and busy.
-
New faculty members excited to share, and build, knowledge
New Harvard professors connected with colleagues and learned about resources for teaching and research in an event at the Faculty Club.
-
Welcome renewal at Winthrop
After more than a year of renovations at Winthrop House, returning students have discovered a residence that combines neo-Georgian character with 21st-century amenities.
-
A garden filled with history
Harvard College alum and GSD student John Wang’s “100+ Years at 73 Brattle” is now installed as the winner of the third Radcliffe Institute Public Art Competition.
-
A night at the museums
The fourth annual Student Late Night at the Harvard Art Museums welcomed guests with food, drink, and dance — and, of course, art.
-
Range of student voices in search for president
Following the recent announcement of the faculty and staff advisory committees for Harvard’s presidential search, the student advisory committee has now been assembled.
-
Plenty to see here
Whether you’re interested in science, history, politics, art, technology, comedy, cooking, or sports, there’s something happening at Harvard this fall for you.
-
Ryan to step down as Ed School dean
Dean James Ryan of the Graduate School of Education will depart Harvard at the end of this academic year to become president of the University of Virginia.
-
Reaccreditation process advances
Long-term Harvard reaccreditation process advances. A team will visit in late October to examine the University’s self-study process.
-
Shaun Donovan named senior strategist for Allston
Shaun Donovan, the former director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, has been named senior strategist and adviser to Harvard President Drew Faust on Allston and campus development.
-
For Faust, the road ahead
During her last year as Harvard president, Drew Faust said in an interview that she will focus on making the case for the University’s needs and values in Washington, ensuring progress on inclusion and belonging for all, completing The Harvard Campaign, and nurturing development of the emerging Allston campus.
-
Learning diversity, one story at a time
Diversity Dialogue panelists discussed how the lack of diversity in children’s literature limits the imaginations of children of all backgrounds.
-
Moments of joy beyond cancer’s shadow
Harvard’s first year as a chapter of Camp Kesem, a summer camp for children whose parents have battled cancer, unfolded last month in the green hills of Western Massachusetts.
-
Task Force on Inclusion and Belonging continues outreach
The Presidential Task Force on Inclusion and Belonging continues to seek recommendations from the University community as its deadline draws near.
-
In the comings and goings of shopping week, first impressions matter
The first week of each semester is known as “shopping week” at Harvard, during which students are encouraged to try out classes before formally registering.
-
At Law School, honor for the enslaved
President Drew Faust and University officials unveiled a plaque to honor and remember slaves whose labor helped fund the bequest establishing Harvard Law School 200 years ago.
-
Making friends, building dreams
Young refugees living in Dorchester learned English at a summer camp taught by Harvard students. Morning classes were followed by afternoon field trips to places such as the Boston Children’s Museum and harbor islands.
-
To aid flood victims, forget goods. Send money
As members of Harvard’s Texas Club prepare a vigil, University experts offer advice on how best to help those in need from the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
-
Faust issues clarion call to fight racism
Harvard President Drew Faust called for listeners to take a stand against bigotry and racism during the first Morning Prayers of the academic year.
-
Forceful convocation message
In her final convocation address, Harvard President Drew Faust urged freshmen to challenge assumptions, connect with classmates, and embrace diversity.
-
The gates that frame Harvard Yard
The 25 gates in Harvard Yard manage a rare feat: They are pragmatic and artistic at the same time.