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Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention

The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.

by Jonathan Shaw

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FAS Dean Outlines Preparations for Loss of Federal Funding

“To preserve our mission, we must act now,” Hoekstra says at faculty meeting

by Jonathan Shaw

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The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced

Winners across five categories, from commentary on Gaza to criticism on public architecture

by Olivia Farrar

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Harvard Medalists

Four people honored for exceptional service to the University

by Nell Porter-Brown

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker

The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.

by Nina Pasquini

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Harvard Research on Hold

Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.

by Nina Pasquini

University Hall

Encouraging Harvard to Resist

Alumni and faculty letters urge Harvard to defend itself and academic freedom.

by Max J. Krupnick

Graduates in caps and gowns smile while holding inflatable globes during an outdoor commencement ceremony.

Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025

Harvard Commencement and Alumni Events 2025

by Nell Porter-Brown

Four students in a wood-paneled radio room with monitors and radio equipment, one wearing a Harvard sweatshirt.

Harvard Wireless club

Student ham enthusiasts turn back time.

by Max J. Krupnick

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Filmmaker Salvador Litvaks Jewish Movies

The “Accidental Talmudist” on making Jewish movies

by Max J. Krupnick

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Shepherdess Mary Berle's Massachussetts Mountain Farm

A former educator takes on one last big project: sheep farming

by Nell Porter-Brown