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A historian for the ages

2026-06-15T18:59:00+00:00

A historian for the ages Photo by Tony Rinaldo Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 15, 2026 5 min read It was OK to disagree with Gordon Wood,...

#campuscommunity, #history, #alumni, #inmemoriam, #supereducational

‘True superstars’

2026-06-15T16:20:18+00:00

‘True superstars’ Harvard employees are celebrated for outstanding service in a Sanders Theatre ceremony. Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer...

#campuscommunity, #awardshonors, #staff, #supereducational

A life — and afterlife — in poetry

2026-06-10T19:51:24+00:00

A life — and afterlife — in poetry For Christian Wiman, ‘dead on the table’ more than once, suffering is no longer the only authentic thing Max Larkin...

#artsculture, #humanities, #poetry, #books, #supereducational

Constitution was made to be amended. So what’s stopping us?

2026-06-10T18:34:00+00:00

Jill Lepore.Photo by Richard Renaldi. Constitution was made to be amended. So what’s stopping us? Jill Lepore argues in her new Pulitzer-winning history th...

#nationworld, #government, #history, #books, #law, #supereducational

Brain gives up secrets in research targeting mental illness

2026-06-10T16:12:43+00:00

Samantha Baldi and Joseph Taylor.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Brain gives up secrets in research targeting mental illness Sy Boles Harvard...

#health, #brain, #mentalhealth, #psychology, #research, #supereducational

How did Ben Franklin’s barber keep up with news on war for independence?

2026-06-10T16:02:27+00:00

“One of the most powerful propaganda images of the whole Revolution,” Houghton Library curator John Overholt said about this Paul Revere illustration of the Bos...

#nationworld, #history, #america250, #supereducational

Read before running

2026-06-09T19:12:07+00:00

Read before running New to the sport or just rusty? Doc offers tips on avoiding all-too-common injuries. Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 9, 2026...

#health, #exercise, #qa, #supereducational

‘Be the superhero you wish to become’

2026-06-09T17:11:23+00:00

‘Be the superhero you wish to become’ A message of community resounds at Harvard Alumni Day 2026 Abbie Barrett Harvard Correspondent June 9, 2026...

#campuscommunity, #alumni, #supereducational

Many children like ebooks. Experts cast a wary eye.

2026-06-09T16:11:43+00:00

Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Many children like ebooks. Experts cast a wary eye. They say certain features helpful for developing comprehensio...

#sciencetech, #education, #research, #books, #supereducational

How venom kills — and can lead to cures

2026-06-08T14:00:00+00:00

Mandë Holford. Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer How venom kills — and can lead to cures Kermit Pattison Harvard Staff Writer...

#sciencetech, #animals, #research, #supereducational

Science Center to be named Zimmer Hall

2026-06-05T21:01:14+00:00

Science Center to be named Zimmer Hall Photo by Grace DuVal June 5, 2026 4 min read Harvard University announced on Friday that the Science Center on...

#campuscommunity, #leadershipnews, #supereducational

High-tech for the 1700s

2026-06-04T20:26:19+00:00

High-tech for the 1700s An air pump from 1770.Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer June 4, 2026...

#sciencetech, #education, #harvardhistory, #history, #america250, #supereducational

How loneliness became major public health issue

2026-06-03T21:06:05+00:00

Trey Leveque (clockwise from top left), Liz Schwartz (moderator), Olivia Field, Tracey Crouch, and Alex Smith speak during the webinar. Stephanie Mitchell/Harva...

#health, #mentalhealth, #familyrelationships, #research, #supereducational

7 hours later, they didn’t want it to end

2026-06-03T20:23:10+00:00

7 hours later, they didn’t want it to end Sarah Lamodi Harvard Correspondent June 3, 2026 5 min read Who watches a 439-minute movie in an age...

#artsculture, #film, #visualarts, #staff, #supereducational

20 societal problems, 20 solutions

2026-06-03T20:20:25+00:00

20 societal problems, 20 solutions Jessica McCann Harvard Correspondent June 3, 2026 long read Projects translating research into public good...

#workeconomy, #cancer, #business, #healthcare, #history, #research, #ai, #supereducational

Why are white-Black marriage rates so low?

2026-06-02T18:18:25+00:00

Why are white-Black marriage rates so low? Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 2, 2026 7 min read New research suggests increased exposure bet...

#nationworld, #familyrelationships, #research, #inequality, #supereducational

SCOTUS might surprise you

2026-06-02T18:16:05+00:00

Sarah Isgur.Photo by Laura Nockett SCOTUS might surprise you Sarah Isgur argues growing distrust of justices says more about our tribalism than any change i...

#nationworld, #government, #history, #uspolitics, #books, #supereducational

Thanks for the memories

2026-06-02T17:41:31+00:00

Harvard’s 375th Commencement takes place in Tercentenary Theatre. Photo by Grace DuVal Thanks for the memories Veasey Conway Harvard Staff Photographe...

#campuscommunity, #students, #alumni, #faculty, #staff, #supereducational

‘It would have been safer to play nice and not rock the boat’

2026-06-01T17:36:05+00:00

Photos by Jodi Hilton ‘It would have been safer to play nice and not rock the boat’ Radcliffe medalist Ruth J. Simmons lauded by Michelle Obama, Drew Faust,...

#campuscommunity, #education, #inequality, #supereducational

‘Black Swan’ as a musical?

2026-06-01T17:08:38+00:00

‘Black Swan’ as a musical? “I love how scary it is and how crazy it is,” said “Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky about the film’s stage adaptation starrin...

#artsculture, #film, #humanities, #alumni, #visualarts, #supereducational

Harvard awards 10,143 degrees

2026-05-29T20:07:24+00:00

Harvard awards 10,143 degrees Graduates attending Harvard University’s 375th Commencement Exercises.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer May 29, 2026...

#campuscommunity, #students, #supereducational

How U.S. ties to Japan help manage rising challenge of China

2026-05-29T14:08:20+00:00

How U.S. ties to Japan help manage rising challenge of China Region expert Kenneth Weinstein argues real challenge in Indo-Pacific is economic, not military...

#nationworld, #business, #government, #worldpolitics, #uspolitics, #supereducational

‘A sea of happy faces’

2026-05-28T21:43:22+00:00

‘A sea of happy faces’ Conan O’Brien ’85 greets the graduates who fill Tercentenary Theatre.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Harvard Staff Writers...

#campuscommunity, #students, #harvardhistory, #alumni, #awardshonors, #faculty, #supereducational

O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility

2026-05-28T21:40:00+00:00

O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility Conan O’Brien.Photo by Grace DuVal Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer May 28, 2026 4 min read ‘Your r...

#campuscommunity, #alumni, #supereducational

Alumni elect new Overseers and HAA directors

2026-05-28T19:00:00+00:00

Alumni elect new Overseers and HAA directors Widener Library in Harvard Yard. Photo by Dylan Goodman May 28, 2026 4 min read 13 alumni elected to leade...

#campuscommunity, #harvardhistory, #alumni, #leadershipnews, #supereducational

Five recognized with honorary degrees

2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00

Five recognized with honorary degrees Conan O’Brien (clockwise from left), Audra McDonald, Noel Malcolm, Peggy Noonan, and Geoffrey Hinton.Photo illustration...

#campuscommunity, #humanities, #alumni, #visualarts, #worldpolitics, #ai, #awardshonors, #supereducational

Funny but serious, Chieng issues an AI warning to grads

2026-05-27T22:27:31+00:00

“Whatever your chosen profession is, please don’t let AI rob you of the fun part of it,” Ronny Chieng implored grads.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer F...

#campuscommunity, #students, #humanities, #supereducational

‘He took that explosion himself to save his men’

2026-05-27T21:22:23+00:00

‘He took that explosion himself to save his men’ The Joint Commissioning Ceremony for the ROTC in Sanders Theatre.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer...

#campuscommunity, #students, #harvardhistory, #history, #alumni, #supereducational

This time, the bells toll for her

2026-05-27T19:00:00+00:00

This time, the bells toll for her After four decades, the writer behind the Commencement Day tradition won’t hear them Cynthia W. Rossano Harvard Corre...

#campuscommunity, #harvardhistory, #history, #supereducational

Lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds

2026-05-27T18:50:41+00:00

Lessons from ancient, modern, quantum worlds Orators Noah Eckstein (from left), Kiesse Nanor, and Andrew O’Donohue.Photos by Grace DuVal; Stephanie Mitchell a...

#campuscommunity, #students, #humanities, #harvardhistory, #awardshonors, #quantumphysics, #supereducational

One of first to receive University honorary degree? George Washington.

2026-05-27T16:11:27+00:00

One of first to receive University honorary degree? George Washington. Portrait by Gilbert Stuart in Harvard Art Museums collection.Photo © President and Fell...

#nationworld, #harvardhistory, #history, #america250, #supereducational

Confronting campus antisemitism

2026-05-27T14:56:43+00:00

James Loeffler.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Confronting campus antisemitism Schools have made progress in calling it out but need to develop a m...

#nationworld, #education, #harvardhistory, #history, #faculty, #religionspirituality, #uspolitics, #supereducational

Intellect is not enough

2026-05-26T22:19:00+00:00

Sanders Theatre swelled with poetry and music, orations and awards on Tuesday morning, at the unofficial kickoff to Commencement week. Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge Harvard grads to build character

#campuscommunity, #students, #humanities, #faculty, #poetry, #awardshonors, #supereducational

‘Effort still matters’ in age of AI, Garber tells grads

2026-05-26T22:10:00+00:00

A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement. In Baccalaureate address, president urges Class of 2026 to seek out the mountains worth climbing

#campuscommunity, #students, #ai, #supereducational

Predicting cancer outcomes with a selfie

2026-05-22T22:08:00+00:00

Researchers using artificial intelligence to plumb links between biological age and cancer outcomes have linked both looking younger than your chronological age and appearing to age slower during treatment to improved survival.

#science, #health, #cancer, #aging, #research, #ai, #healthcare, #findings, #supereducational

Iranian history in tableaux

2026-05-22T22:04:00+00:00

When visual artist [Azadeh Akhlaghi](https://peabody.harvard.edu/azadeh-akhlaghi) began staging photographs of pivotal moments in Iranian history, she thought that with enough research, she could uncover the truth of each moment. Photographer brings 11 key scenes from 20th century to life in Peabody exhibit

#culture, #humanities, #history, #qa, #visualarts, #artsculture, #middleeast, #worldpolitics, #supereducational

A vital link between astronauts and mission control

2026-05-22T21:59:00+00:00

Outside the classroom, Grier Wilt served as coxswain for the Graduate Student Rowing Team and competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta.Stephanie Mitchell/Har...

#campuscommunity, #students, #commencement2026, #spaceastronomy, #supereducational

‘Images of vitality and hope’ amid ravages of war

2026-05-22T21:56:00+00:00

More than 20 years ago, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology got a call from a photographer named Roger Marshutz. Photographer captured daily life as South Koreans transitioned to peace

#nationworld, #books, #history, #asia, #visualarts, #gallery, #korean, #supereducational

Overseers name new senior officers

2026-05-22T21:53:00+00:00

Overseers name new senior officers Sheryl WuDunn and Raymond J. Lohier Jr.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer May 21, 2026 5 min read Raymond J. L...

#campuscommunity, #harvardhistory, #alumni, #leadershipnews, #supereducational

Going with the flow

2026-05-22T20:29:00+00:00

From childhood, Blake Mincey wanted to know how the world works. He still doesn’t have all the answers, but at this point in his life, he has amassed enough life experience and academic training to feel as if he’s made some progress.

#campuscommunity, #students, #music, #supereducational

How much do you know about Harvard?

2026-05-22T17:55:00+00:00

Over its 390-year lifespan and 375 Commencements, Harvard has accumulated a lot of lore. Prove how much you know about America’s oldest university in this quiz.

#campuscommunity, #harvardhistory, #history, #supereducational

Would social media ban for children work here? Australia offers lessons.

2026-05-22T17:55:00+00:00

Australia became the first country to prohibit those under age 16 from using major social media platforms in December 2025. The aim was to limit the potentially harmful cognitive, social, and mental health effects on children.

#nationworld, #mentalhealth, #psychology, #socialmedia, #familyrelationships, #qa, #research, #supereducational

Ronny Chieng named Class Day speaker

2026-05-22T15:30:00+00:00

The Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and “Daily Show” correspondent Ronny Chieng will address the Harvard College Class of 2026 during the annual Class Day celebration on May 27, the day before Harvard’s 375th Commencement

#campuscommunity, #students, #humanities, #supereducational

Getting to the root of what drives war

2026-05-22T15:20:00+00:00

A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement. Seth Rosenberg is the rare student who, as one of his professors put it, can jump out of a helicopter wearing a 120-pound backpack yet also speak Latin.

#campuscommunity, #business, #students, #government, #supereducational

Need a time-saving robot? Find a busy person to build it.

2026-05-22T02:39:00+00:00

Lael Ayala’s thesis project combined her passions for softball, engineering. A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement.

#science, #discover, #video, #campuscommunity, #students, #athletics, #commencement2026, #ayala, #project, #engineering, #robot, #harvard, #supereducational

‘I didn’t know how much time I had left, but I wanted to go down fighting for what I believe in’ - Blake Lusty

2026-05-22T02:36:00+00:00

Blake Lusty grew up sure of two things: He wanted to serve his country in the Navy, and he would always fight for what he believed in. A late-stage cancer diagnosis at age 20 only steeled his resolve. Blake Lusty grew up sure of two things: He wanted to serve his country in the Navy, and he would always fight for what he believed in. A late-stage cancer diagnosis at age 20 only steeled his resolve.

#healthandfitness, #lifestyle, #cancer, #business, #campuscommunity, #harvardandthemilitary, #students, #supereducational

First rule of a disease fighter: Be curious

2026-05-22T02:27:00+00:00

A collection of features and graduate profiles covering Harvard’s 375th Commencement.It was DNA replication that first captured Isaac Witte’s scientific imagina...

#healthandfitness, #science, #campuscommunity, #commencement, #supereducational

When stress is a punch to the gut

2026-05-22T02:16:00+00:00

New study traces network of nerves that disrupt digestion, pointing to potential IBS treatment

#healthandfitness, #stress, #ibstreatment, #supereducational

And you thought your adolescence was hard

2026-05-22T02:04:00+00:00

Rachna Reddy.Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer And you thought your adolescence was hard Radcliffe fellow explores vulnerable life stage we share wit...

#science, #adolescence, #supereducational

10 Ways To Make Public Speaking for Kids Easier

2026-05-22T01:31:00+00:00

Public speaking for kids is an important and powerful skill needed for success in various aspects of life. The earlier a child begins, the less difficult it wil...

#parenting, #, #supereducational