Campus & Community
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A blueprint for better conversations
After months of listening and learning, open inquiry co-chairs detail working group’s recommendations
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Celebrating 25th anniversary of Radcliffe Institute
Three Harvard presidents, two Nobel laureates gather to mark ‘unique legacy and remarkable impact’
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Scruggs describes ‘super surreal moment’ when she made Olympics history
Harvard fencer reflects on path to silver and gold — including facing a childhood idol — and what keeps her balanced, focused
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Why are you so offended?
It’s about status, not hurt feelings, philosopher argues
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Goodheart to step down as University secretary in May
Will continue to advise Garber and other campus leaders
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A snapshot of belonging at Harvard
University launches Pulse survey
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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When the trees become the teacher
The Arnold Arboretum became a hands-on classroom for high school students learning about climate change.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Capturing the good times
Harvard staff photographers select their favorite pics from the year, offering the story behind the image.
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28 top stories of 2019
A review of the top 28 Harvard Gazette stories of 2019.
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Deck the halls and set the table
Members of the Harvard community share their favorite holiday dishes.
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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.
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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.
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In defense of winter
Harvard photographer Rose Lincoln shows winter’s critics why they should embrace the season.
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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.
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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.
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Starting holiday traditions
Creating a tradition of her own, Lena Lofgren ’23 started decorating her dorm room before Thanksgiving.
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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.
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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.
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A guide to Harvard’s toasty fireplaces
As the weather outside gets frightful, the Harvard community might find these fires delightful.
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‘Step up, and declare what you stand for’
Nearly 100 graduates gathered to celebrate their accomplishments at Friday’s Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Drag history comes to Harvard
Drag performer Joey Arias’ archive arrives at Harvard’s Houghton Library.