Campus & Community
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What’s next after a Nobel? It’s a surprise.
Harvard scientist Gary Ruvkun awarded medicine prize for microRNA insights. ‘My ignorance is bliss,’ he says.
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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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Harvard Housing sets rents for 2018–19
HUH 2017–2018 market rents will increase 1 percent on average across the 3,000-unit portfolio relative to last year’s rents, although within the portfolio rents on some units have been adjusted up or down based on current market conditions.
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A warm welcome for Mila Kunis
Smiling from ear to ear, Mila Kunis added her name to the wall of Farkas Hall this afternoon as Hasty Pudding’s 68th Woman of the Year.
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Connecting Harvard history to its surroundings
In class, Harvard freshmen dive into archives to learn from the University’s past about its ties to communities and the wider world.
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Bird’s-eye view of spring
Iconic filmmakers talk about their craft, and art and science museums roll out new exhibits.
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Guidelines for Harvard’s 367th Commencement
To accommodate the increasing number of people wishing to attend Harvard’s Commencement Exercises, interested readers should carefully review the guidelines.
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At Wintersession, fresh ways for students to explore
Wintersession 2018 gave Harvard students some much-welcomed time to explore new fields and experiences.
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It’s seriously debatable
Members of the Harvard Debate Council must research endlessly, analyze quickly, and talk intelligently and rapidly.
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Spreading the word on college admissions
Seniors Luke Heine and Cole Scanlon developed a college admissions guide in an effort to widen access to higher education.
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Learning to understand their own DNA
Harvard gives local high school students hands-on experience with biotechnology.
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Hasty Pudding names Paul Rudd its 2018 Man of the Year
Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University has named actor Paul Rudd its Man of the Year.
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Rogers to step down as VP for alumni affairs and development
Tamara Rogers will step down from her position as vice president for alumni affairs and development at the end of this calendar year, the University announced on Thursday.
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Mila Kunis named Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year
Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University has named actor Mila Kunis the 2018 Woman of the Year.
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In Cincinnati, Faust makes case for college
Harvard President Faust makes the case for college to high school students in Cincinnati, speaks at alumni gathering.
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Staying curious for 40+ years
Harvard University’s Tuition Assistance Program celebrates 40 years of offering lifelong learning.
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Quidditch, anyone? Inside Harvard club sports
Teddy Roosevelt boxed. Neil deGrasse Tyson wrestled. For generations, Harvard students have turned to physical activity for a break from study.
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Corporation Committee on Shareholder Responsibility releases annual report
The 2017 Annual Report of the Corporation Committee on Shareholder Responsibility has been released.
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The objects of their reflection
Whether it’s an Indonesian spell book or a light bulb from the 1880s, the Harvard library’s holdings have charmed students and illuminated their research.
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Bol to step down as vice provost
Peter K. Bol will step down at the end of the summer as Harvard’s vice provost for advances in learning to return to the faulty and to his teaching and research on China’s history.
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Time, nature shape Harvard Yard
Landscape designer contrasts photos of Harvard Yard from before its 1990s restoration with photos taken from the same perspective today.
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The human element: Remembering Calestous Juma
: Calestous Juma, 64, who died Dec. 15 after a long illness, was a professor of the practice of international development at Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Belfer Center’s Science, Technology, and Globalization Project.
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Professor Paola Arlotta awarded George Ledlie Prize
Developmental neurobiologist Paola Arlotta has been awarded the George Ledlie Prize by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.
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Harvard Gazette’s top stories of 2017
Milestones, innovation, analysis, and inspiration from the University and beyond. We look back at some reader favorites.
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Here they came a-caroling
Holiday spirit fills renewed Memorial Church, as services raise $10,000 for crisis center.
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Farewell, Harvard’s grand diplomat
University Marshal Jackie O’Neill is retiring after a 40-year career at Harvard.
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Title IX report released
Harvard University’s Title IX Office and the Office for Dispute Resolution released their 2016-2017 joint annual report today, highlighting the growth in University-wide educational outreach initiatives on Title IX policies and services.
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College accepts 964 early-admission applicants for Class of 2022
Notifications were sent Monday to the 6,630 students who applied for early admission to the College under the Early Action program.
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Study spaces call to students
From Widener Library’s Loker Reading Room to the Harvard Art Museums’ Calderwood Courtyard, photos show Harvard’s most popular study spaces
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Pride in education, and family
First-generation Harvard graduate Yesenia Ortiz is working in nonprofits in part to help struggling families overcome obstacles like those her parents faced.
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Harvard professor among 3 to receive up to $70M for Alzheimer’s research
A Harvard professor is among those slated to receive $70 million in NIH funding over five years to launch the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium, which will accelerate and expand the disease’s therapeutic research.
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Harvard files Allston plan
Harvard University launched the initial development phase of a new regional innovation hub on Thursday with the filing of regulatory plans for the Enterprise Research Campus in Allston.