Campus & Community

Future Harvard president leaves Virginia for Concord Academy, set on path by JFK inauguration speech, visit by MLK.

Biologist created better, faster COVID test system; economist uses big data to uncover myths, barriers to achieving American Dream.

The life sciences scholar begins her tenure as Edgerley Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

The Danish midfielder’s quest started in second grade. It was fueled by grit, speed, agility — and a lot of time on the bus.

Photo gallery features images that reflect moments of joy, quiet contentment, and companionship.

Harvard President Claudine Gay attended three ice cream socials at the Business School, in the Yard, and on the Harvard Medical School campus.

George Grant, D.M.D. 1870, creator of a prosthetic for cleft palates, inventor of the golf tee, second Black graduate of Harvard Dental School, first to become faculty member is recognized with portrait at the School of Dental Medicine.

College and Summer School students, alumni, and parents gather in support of campus diversity across nation.

Colleagues respond with confidence, elation as Hopi Hoekstra is named next leader of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Hopi Hoekstra, an eminent life scientist who has served on the Harvard faculty since 2007, will become the next Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard President-elect Claudine Gay announced today.

Once a semester, Cambridge-area residents visit Cabot Science Library along with Harvard students and staff for a “Fix-it Clinic.”

New admissions policy seeks to build on the success of free Sunday and Thursday events tied to dramatic visitor growth.

Harvard strengthens research, educational ties with Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford.

As Harvard’s 29th president prepares to step down, we look back at a tenure marked by profound challenges and ambitious initiatives.

Among this year’s honorees: outgoing President Larry Bacow.

Annual award spotlights staff excellence in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Latest additions to Harvard University Police Department dashboard include new data on public safety activities of the department.

Under an innovative agreement, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will place her personal archives with Harvard Library for at least 25 years, where they will be processed to be publicly discoverable and accessible.

From uncovering the ancient histories of viruses to investigating interethnic cooperation in war-torn areas, the 2023 winners of the Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research explore uncharted territory.

The Harvard Alumni Associations’ second annual Harvard Alumni Day, a University-wide event celebrating alumni impact, citizenship, and community, featured keynote speaker Mary Louise Kelly ’93.

Ritu Kalra will assume her new role July 1 after having served as assistant vice president of finance and treasury.

Harvard Library staffers share their summer recommendations.

Harvard Extension Alumni Association’s 42nd annual banquet honors notable alumni and instructor Thomas M. Nichols.

Co-founder of Partners In Health honored for her work delivering healthcare to global poor.

In photos, we look back on a week of festivities celebrating 2023 graduates.

The details behind the degrees are as richly varied as the faces and voices that fill Harvard Yard.

Though America could use a superhero, there’re none to be found, actor Tom Hanks told Harvard’s Class of 2023 on Thursday, instead, there’s a new generation to join the battle of truth and equality.

Harvard has awarded a total of 9,265 degrees, including those given in November 2022 and March 2023.

While comedian Larry Wilmore addressed Harvard College seniors Wednesday afternoon, graduating students at Schools across the University heard from their own special guests on Class Day.

Five alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association.