Photograph by Jim Harrison
In 2011, the Memorial Church bell got a new clapper—and cracked; recordings replaced its ringing. This replacement, cast by John Taylor Bell Foundry, of the United Kingdom (which made the original in 1926), was hoisted into place on June 16. Genuine clangs resumed.
A new book explores the Harvard-trained architect’s vision and impact, from Ground Zero to the Smithsonian.
Phase A of the Allston project includes a hotel, residences, and a two-acre greenway.
In a sea of red brick, the Science Center and Peabody Terrace make their mark.
Former Indiana University president Thomas Ehrlich looks back on curriculum, co-education, and other major trends.
Harvard researchers achieve medical breakthroughs in cancer therapy and infection control.
A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026
