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  • Authors’ aerie

    A photo gallery captures authors at work in the new home of Harvard’s creative writing program atop Lamont Library.

    A row of books lines a shelf in the Department of English's creative writing program in Lamont Library.
  • After the whirl of starting college, a time to regroup

    First-year retreat encourages reflection on values and goals and offers tools for wellness and mindfulness — and a chance to meet people and have fun.

    People doing yoga.
  • A shot at the Super Bowl

    Former Harvard player Kyle Juszczyk will be on the field Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.

    Football players.
  • Harvard Housing establishes new rents for 2020-21

    Harvard University Housing (HUH) manages approximately 3,000 apartments, offering a broad choice of locations, unit types, amenities, and sizes to meet the individual budgets and housing needs of eligible Harvard…

    Apartment building.
  • When the trees become the teacher

    The Arnold Arboretum became a hands-on classroom for high school students learning about climate change.

    Leaf in student's folder.
  • Elizabeth Banks chosen as Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year

    The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Elizabeth Banks as its 2020 Woman of the Year. She will be honored on Jan. 31

    Portrait of Elizabeth Banks.
  • Candidates for elected Harvard positions

    The Harvard Alumni Association’s nominating committee has proposed candidates for the Board of Overseers and the elected directors of the association.

    Veritas flags hanging at Harvard's Memorial Church.
  • Bacow urges high schoolers to pursue their educational dreams

    Visiting high school students in Washington state, President Bacow shared lessons from his own journey through higher education.

    President Bacow speaking to students.
  • A case study in portraiture

    For 15 years, painter Stephen Coit ’71, M.B.A. ’77, has been quietly changing the walls of campus by adding dozens of portraits that better reflect Harvard’s diversity.

    Stephen Coit, the artist of the Harvard Foundation Portraiture Project, is pictured in his Cambridge home.
  • Still wrestling with big questions

    Harvard biochemistry professor Jack Strominger is still working in his lab at 94 years old. He will retire and become emeritus in July.

    Jack Strominger in his office.
  • Capturing the good times

    Harvard staff photographers select their favorite pics from the year, offering the story behind the image.

    A graduate celebrates while her sister lies in bed.
  • 28 top stories of 2019

    A review of the top 28 Harvard Gazette stories of 2019.

    2019 graduates.
  • Deck the halls and set the table

    Members of the Harvard community share their favorite holiday dishes.

    Old-fashioned recipe card dividers.
  • Interim dean of School of Dental Medicine appointed

    Vicki Rosen, a professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Biology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, has been named interim dean of the School effective Jan. 1.

    Vicki Rosen in a lab.
  • Tishman Speyer to develop first phase of Enterprise Research Campus in Allston

    Harvard selects Tishman Speyer to develop first phase of Enterprise Research Campus in Allston.

    Conceptual rendering of portion of Enterprise Research Campus.
  • In defense of winter

    Harvard photographer Rose Lincoln shows winter’s critics why they should embrace the season.

    Valentina Iacobciuc and Elena Fevraleva frolic in the Conifer Collection at the Arnold Arboretum.
  • James McCarthy, environmentalist, dead at 75

    James J. McCarthy, Alexander Agassiz Professor of Biological Oceanography and director emeritus of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, died on Dec. 11 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 75.

    James McCarthy with baseball cap on.
  • Looking forward to a break, and what’s ahead

    The Gazette asked Harvard College students to reflect on the year they’re finishing, the break to come, and their hopes for 2020.

    Snow on wreaths.
  • Starting holiday traditions

    Creating a tradition of her own, Lena Lofgren ’23 started decorating her dorm room before Thanksgiving.

    Two students holding gingerbread houses.
  • The lessons of teaching

    Harvard undergrads who mentor elementary, middle school and high school students at the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston say they learn as much as they teach.

    Fifth-grader putting fingerprints on a page with mentor.
  • 895 admitted under early action program

    Harvard accepted 895 students to the Class of 2024 today from a pool of 6,424 who applied under the early action program.

    Students walking through Harvard Yard.
  • A guide to Harvard’s toasty fireplaces

    As the weather outside gets frightful, the Harvard community might find these fires delightful.

  • ‘Step up, and declare what you stand for’

    Nearly 100 graduates gathered to celebrate their accomplishments at Friday’s Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony.

    Cornell Brooks addressing graduates.
  • Three lies and lots of truths on campus

    We take a tour of Harvard University with Rachel “Rae” Gilchrist ’20, a student who works as tour guide through the College’s Visitor Center.

    Rachel Gilchrist faces tour group in Harvard Yard.
  • A collection of knowledge

    Harvard’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments has grown to 20,000 objects, making it one of the three largest university collections of its kind.

    A glass door looking into a museum of Harvard historical instruments.
  • On Title IX, goals met, but work will continue

    The 2019 annual report from the Title IX Office and the Office for Dispute Resolution showed more in-person training opportunities than in the previous year, and 50 percent increase in the number of individuals who attended these trainings. A wealth of new initiatives was also piloted, including the University’s first Gender Equity Summit.

    Title IX Annual Report.
  • ‘Integrating oral health and primary care can really help the health of this nation and of the world’

    Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s dean of 28 years, Bruce Donoff, steps down in January. He discusses his years in leadership and life lessons learned along the way.

    Portrait of Harvard School of Dental Medicine Dean Bruce Donoff
  • Peter Rogers, 80

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 3, 2019, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Peter Philip Rogers, Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Rogers contributed broadly to the science of water management.

  • Howard Scott Hibbett, 98

    At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Dec. 3, 2019, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Howard Scott Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Professor Hibbett was one of the great translators of Japanese literature.

  • Drag history comes to Harvard

    Drag performer Joey Arias’ archive arrives at Harvard’s Houghton Library.

    Joey Arias Polaroids.