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A tour of the reimagined Fogg art museum

A central courtyard and a glass roof transmit natural light to the heart of the museum.

Harvard Kennedy School forum debates US military action in Syria

In a mock vote, 55 percent of the audience opposes airstrikes.

President Drew Faust welcomes the Harvard community to a new academic year

President Faust greets the Harvard community with a measured message of hope.

Online collaboration advances teaching platform

The Harvard-MIT online-teaching venture joins with the search, software, and cellphone giant to make its technology widely available.

Quincy House's twenty-first-century Stone Hall is dedicated

Quincy House’s renovated wing honors passionate Harvardian Robert G. Stone Jr. ’45.

HarvardX, edX, and MOOCs proving effective at educating

edX and other MOOC providers expand offerings, assess effectiveness, and move toward course credit.

Harvard College's 2013 Freshman Convocation

At Freshman Convocation, Harvard’s class of 2017 hears encouraging advice.

Harvard President Drew Faust at morning prayers

President Drew Faust at morning prayers in Memorial Church

Seamus Heaney has died

The Boylston professor of rhetoric and oratory emeritus honored Harvard through his teaching and his words.

Harvard SEAS study predicts western wildfires will worsen with climate change

By 2050 wildfires will last longer, generate more smoke, and burn a wider area in the western states.

Seven Harvardians’ Denali feat still unmatched after 50 years

Seven Harvardians’ Denali feat still unmatched after 50 years

by John Graham

Harvard's partners cast third mirror for world's largest telescope.

Harvard's partners cast third mirror for world's largest telescope