John Harvard's Journal

A football player in a white jersey evades a defender in a green uniform on the field.

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

Harvard rugby first-year scorer Sofie Fella

Rugby’s freshman scorer Sofie Fella

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard baseball center fielder Ben Skinner

For speedy center fielder Ben Skinner, slowing down is key.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard basketball teams fall short of NCAAs again

Basketball teams fall short of NCAAs again.

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard’s Houghton Library to be renovated

A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Portrait: Jason Luke

Harvard’s behind-the-scenes Commencement hero

by Jacob Sweet

Debating Diversity

Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context

by John S. Rosenberg

Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns

Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns

by John S. Rosenberg

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Demonstrating for equality…and other headlines from Harvard’s history

The gradual diversification of Harvard’s faculties

A tenure track, resources for recruiting and retention, childcare, and more contribute to changes in the professoriate.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvardians: transitions, appointments, and honors

Transitions, appointments, and honors