John Harvard's Journal

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Padimut at Harvard

A rare Egyptian mummy case is on display at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Union Walkouts, AI Debates, Morgue Case Closed: The Latest Harvard News

As the fall semester began, the University continued to fight the effects of Trump administration actions—legally and financially.

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When Government Funding Dropped, Harvard Found Partners

The University is expanding industry ties and investing its own funds to support research, but neither will replace lost federal dollars.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Welcome Aboard, Rakesh Khurana

The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors

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Can Harvard’s Football Team Repeat Its Ivy League Success?

Despite personnel losses, Crimson captain Xaviah Bascon is upbeat about the 2026 season.

by Dick Friedman

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There’s a New Sargent Painting in Town

Harvard Art Museums restores a rare glimpse of an American master.

by Schuyler Velasco

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New Regulations for International Students, Cambridge Liquor Laws, and Other Harvard Headlines

A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026

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A Harvard President’s VW Beetle That Kept On Giving

Derek Bok donated his car for a good cause.

by Nell Porter-Brown

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Harvard’s Cross-Country and Track-and-Field Teams Aim for Repeat Success

After a historic 2025-26 season, athletes eye NCAA championships.

by Kate Kaufman

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Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Begins an Overhaul

Long-discussed reorganization includes layoffs and the end of the Dudley Community.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Thank You, Bill Kirby

The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September.