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Protesters march holding signs in a public square with buildings and trees in the background.

Harvard Graduate Workers Begin Strike

In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Maksim Korolev running last fall in the NCAA Cross-Country Regionals at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx

Distance runner Maksim Korolev has set Harvard and Ivy records.

Distance runner Maksim Korolev has set Harvard and Ivy League records in cross-country and track.

Illustration by Peter Oumanski

Harvard seniors reflect on personal lessons they have learned

Seniors reveal some unexpected lessons learned at Harvard.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Classmates rock with their very own Central Park Zoo band

Harvard's fall reunions have many surprising advantages.

Alumni on campus in September get to enjoy Harvard in action.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Photograph by Jim Harrison

Commencement week calendar

Commencement week calendar

Harvard 2014 Commencement details

Instructions for degree candidates and others for Thursday, May 29

Walking ramps and other accommodations are provided for visitors with disabilities.

Visitors with disabilities can opt for aid during Harvard Commencement

Disabilities are accommodated at Harvard Commencement

Shared Interest Group events during Commencement week

Shared Interest Group events during Commencement week

Class notes and obituaries for May-June 2014

Harvard alumni may sign in to view class notes and obituaries.

Photograph by Christopher S. Johnson

What mortarboards hide, and news of centenarian Clarence M. Agress

On the uses of mortarboards, and a centenarian’s update

In his Cambridge studio, Childs makes about six violins a year.

Bob Childs makes world-class violins

Bob Childs makes world-class violins.

by Laura Levis