Photograph by Stephanie Mitchell/HPAC
New digs: Claudine Gay settles in at Massachusetts Hall—just across the Old Yard from her former Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean’s office in University Hall—on July 5, the first (post-holiday) workday in the thirtieth president’s new administration. A profile of President Gay appears elsewhere in this issue.
Due to rain, the University held dual Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2030 in Sanders Theatre.
The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.
After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.
But it can’t replace human connection.
Harvard researchers achieve medical breakthroughs in cancer therapy and infection control.
Despite personnel losses, Crimson captain Xaviah Bascon is upbeat about the 2026 season.
