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Vegan muffins, hash, bacon, and other plant-based options are served at a cafeteria counter

While You Were Away

End-of-semester news and fun from around campus

by John S. Rosenberg

A conceptual rendering of a portion of the Enterprise Research Campus

Harvard Allston Commercial Developer Chosen

The Allston Land Company designates Tishman Speyer to develop the “enterprise research campus” on Western Avenue, with detailed plans yet to come. 

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw

Statue of John Harvard

College Admits 13.9 Percent of Early Applicants

The College has admitted 13.9 percent of early-action applicants to the class of 2024, up slightly from 13.4 percent admitted from that pool last year. 

by Jacob Sweet

A network of curli fibers (produced by genetically altered E. coli bacteria) can bind to intestinal surfaces, where it acts like a Band-Aid, and can even deliver probiotic therapies.

Toward a biomanufacturing future

Neel Joshi harnesses bacteria to build products sustainably.

by Jonathan Shaw

Super-resolution microscopy developed in the lab of Peng Yin allows researchers using conventional microscopes to see the inner workings of cells at the single molecule level. Above, microtubules (green) and mitochondria (purple) dominate the intracellular landscape.

Building a Better Microscope

Peng Yin uses the physical properties of DNA to illuminate life’s smallest parts.

by Jonathan Shaw

Photograph of Lawrence S. Bacow

Harvard President Bacow on Nobel Prizes

President Bacow on Nobel honorands and curiosity-driven research

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Photograph of Annette Samuels in the Harvard Art Museum

Annette Samuels makes a return visit to Harvard

Annette Samuels ’55 goes back to class.

by Jacob Sweet

Imaginative drawing of a student contemplating mathematical concepts floating above his head

Finding beauty in the complexities of applied science

The Undergraduate finds beauty in the complexities of applied science.

by Drew Pendergrass

Harvard faculty divestment debate and Overseer challenge

A faculty debate, and a challenge slate for the Board of Overseers

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard budget surpluses and academic aims

On the University’s fiscal position and academic aspirations

Provincetown harbor in the winter

Winter in Provincetown

Just enough art, culture, terrific food, and lively conversation....

by Nell Porter-Brown

Photograph of American urban life, Mulberry Street, New York, c. 1900

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections