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Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

Scholars will tap Harvard’s intellectual resources during the coming academic year.

by Olivia Farrar

Brief life of Cuban naturalist Felipe Poey, by Lindsay Brownell

Brief life of Cuba’s greatest naturalist: 1799-1891

by Lindsay Brownell

Global-Health Learning in Rural Mexico

Harvard Global Health Institute introduces a unique study-abroad opportunity, melding coursework with field experience.

by Francesca Annic...

Harvard's 363d Commencement, with Aretha Franklin and George H. W. Bush

The University’s 363rd Commencement, featuring George H. W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, Michael R. Bloomberg, and more

Harvard National Academy of Sciences, Pulitzer Prize

National Academy scientists, Pulitzer Prize-winner, Radcliffe Fellows, and more

Harvard Coop adopts discounts

From rebates to a discount, retailing remodeled

Harvard addresses the issue of sexual assaults on campus

Harvard reacts to sexual assaults with new policies and a task force to address issues of campus culture.

Harvard historian of science Naomi Oreskes takes on climate-change skeptics

Harvard historian of science Naomi Oreskes takes on climate-change skeptics.

Harvard Commencement Michael Bloomberg Drew Faust

President Drew Faust on universities' role, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on tolerance, and a seventieth reunion puts learning and life in perspective

Harvard Commencement 2014 graduates plans, Barbara Bush, and more

Class of 2014 careers and concerns, hockey jersey for the Corporation's senior fellow, degrees conferred, and more

Harvard honorary degrees George H. W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, Isabel Allende

At the 363rd Commencement, honorary degrees for George H. W. Bush, Michael R. Bloomberg, Aretha Franklin, Isabel Allende, Joseph Stiglitz, and more