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  • Sailors’ delight

    Snapshots of Harvard’s sailing team practicing on the Charles River.

    Harvard sailing team members Katie Barkin and Paul Kuechler, both ’22, navigate a drill on the Charles.
  • Tenure-Track Review Committee releases recommendations

    The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Tenure-Track Review Committee released its 106-page review on the School’s tenure-track system, providing critical recommendations to Edgerly Family Dean Claudine Gay.

    Harvard Gate.
  • Kennedy School reacts to Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize

    Harvard Kennedy School fellow and journalist Maria Ressa has won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her fight for facts and truth in a world awash in disinformation.

    Maria Ressa.
  • Fighting inequities in medical education, health care

    Victor Lopez-Carmen is the recipient of the 2021 Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship for his work to eliminate inequities in medical education.

    Victor Lopez-Carmen.
  • Dante Michele Della Terza, 96

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 5, 2021, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Dante Michele Della Terza, Irving Babbitt Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Della Terza was a much sought-after Italianist on both sides of the Atlantic and had a determining impact on the growth, cohesion, and visibility of Italian studies in North America.

  • Robert Arnold Lue, 56

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 5, 2021, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Robert Arnold Lue, Professor of the Practice of Molecular and Cellular Biology, was placed upon the records. Professor Lue was a gifted and creative teacher and a charismatic leader who had a transformative impact on pedagogy within Harvard and throughout the world.

  • Raymond L. Erikson, 84

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on October 5, 2021, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Raymond Leo Erikson, American Cancer Society Professor of Cellular and Developmental Biology, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Erikson was a cellular biologist known as a pioneer within a field of pioneers.

  • My grandfather, a national hero in Lithuania — and a war criminal

    A conversation between Silvia Foti, author of the book “The Nazi’s Granddaughter: How I Discovered my Grandfather Was a War Criminal,” and Mark Kramer, director of the Cold War Studies Project at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.

  • Renewal of building reflects evolution of Divinity School

    With the renovation of Swartz Hall, Harvard Divinity School can offer multifaith space, improved accessibility, and updated classroom technology.

    Multifaith space.
  • More about flexibility than big-money deals

    Harvard Athletics Director Erin McDermott shared Harvard’s NIL policy with student-athletes to help them navigate opportunities and share best practices for managing potential consequences, which could include tax obligations and financial aid implications.

    Kiani Akina '25
  • Looking to the stars with different visions

    Harvard student London Vallery seeks to improve Indigenous representation in aerospace sector.

    London Vallery.
  • ‘When you’re being an activist, you are making history’

    Renowned labor and Civil Rights activist Dolores Huerta urged students to become activists for change in a conversation hosted by the JFK Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics.

    Dolores Huerta.
  • Sailing alone, under the stars, and fast

    Harvard Chan School risk analysis expert sailed to Bermuda solo in June, managing more than 635 miles over roughly five days.

    Man in sailboat.
  • A life’s mission sparked by disbelief over Tuskegee study

    Harvard Kennedy School Professor Marcella Alsan wins a MacArthur “genius” grant for her work in public health.

    Marcella ALsan
  • In chronicle of beasts, the endings are sometimes bloody

    Mary Roach’s new book, “Fuzz,” covers the strange, messy, and sometimes dangerous world of human-wildlife conflict.

    Leopard.
  • Users give Houghton renovation a thumbs-up

    Changes to Harvard’s Houghton Library include better accessibility, expanded exhibition spaces, and updated classrooms.

    Lewis Day at Houghton.
  • Above and beyond

    Gazette photographers take us to the top for views from Harvard’s most scenic vantage points.

    Memorial Hall and Memorial Church are pictured from above.
  • Feeling passionate about math

    Morgane Austern joined the Department of Statistics as an assistant professor in July.

    Morgane Austern.
  • Not just what was said, but who got to say it

    Taught by Harvard President emerita Drew Faust, the course offers a close look at key addresses in American history.

    Drew Faust.
  • ‘Major H’ action resumes after COVID timeout

    Tradition of bestowing letter sweaters entwines Harvard history with that of intercollegiate athletics, resuming after COVID timeout.

    Students receiving lettersweaters.
  • Alumni come together to host virtual Unity Weekend

    This weekend, thousands of Harvard alumni, affiliates, and guests will come together for Unity Weekend, a three-day virtual conference led by — and in celebration of — Harvard alumni of color.

    Harvard alums Baratunde Thurston (from left), Celeste Ng, and Lance Morgan
  • Naming the things you feel

    Celebrated poet and new faculty member Tracy K. Smith aims to create life-changing space for students.

    Tracy K. Smith.
  • 7 from Harvard among new Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators

    Seven Harvard affiliates are among 33 scientists from across the United States to be appointed as investigators by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

    Microscope.
  • Gift that promises to keep on giving

    Harvard economics faculty says new facility will foster greater collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

    Economics class.
  • Quick, hand me my worm pick

    When asked, several Harvard researchers shared their most treasured or essential pieces of lab, field, or office equipment. The answers ranged from highly technical to downright quirky.

    Lab equipment
  • Transformational gift from Penny Pritzker ’81 to spark new era for Harvard economics

    Gift from Harvard alumna Penny Pritzker to support collaboration and connection in pursuit of solutions to global problems and a new building for department.

    Penny Pritzker.
  • A new way for graduates to connect and find inspiration

    Harvard Alumni Association executive director talks about rethinking alumni weekend and embracing an inclusive future.

    Philip Lovejoy and Vanessa Liu.
  • New vision for planning and design

    As Harvard’s chief of university planning and design, Purnima Kapur will work to strengthen campus connections.

    Purnima Kapur.
  • How Harvard’s multilayer strategy helps keep COVID rates low

    Health Services chief points to air filtration systems, high vaccination rates, masking and testing protocols, and other measures.

    face mask sign.
  • A homecoming

    Award-winning fiction writer Namwali Serpell returns to Harvard as professor of English.

    Namwali Serpell.