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Five Harvard seniors and one graduate will attend Oxford University in October 2014.

Six Harvard students win Rhodes Scholarships

Five seniors and one graduate will attend Oxford in 2014.

Harvard partisans stormed the field at Yale Bowl to celebrate the Crimson’s seventh consecutive victory over the Blue. Thousands of discouraged Yale followers had left the Bowl at halftime.

Harvard-Yale 2013: The Game

Crimson gridders make it seven straight over the Blue.

by Bethell, John T

The HMSC is working to utilize their collections as teaching tools to pique the interest of undergraduates early in their studies.

The Harvard Museums of Science and Culture promote research collaboration.

A new consortium of Harvard museums promotes collaboration in teaching and research.

In the final minute of play, safety Jaron Wilson stopped Penn halfback Kyle Wilcox at the Harvard 20-yard line after a one-yard gain on a swing pass. Holding off three final passing attempts, the Crimson defense quashed the Quakers’ late bid for a game-tying rally.

November 17, 2013: Harvard 38, Penn 30

A seemingly easy win turns hazardous.

by Bethell, John T

Holyoke Center—renamed the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center—will be transformed into a new campus center beginning in 2016.

Harvard's Holyoke Center to become Smith Campus Center

The Smith Campus Center will open in 2018.

Strong defensive play held Columbia’s ground game to a net 49 yards rushing. Above, senior linebacker Matt Martindale (45) hauls down tailback Alan Watson. Martindale finished the game with five tackles and a quarterback sack.

November 10, 2013: Harvard 34, Columbia 0

The Crimson makes it 10 straight over the Lions, but remains a game behind in the Ivy title hunt.

by Bethell, John T

Stephen Elledge

Harvard study suggests that genomic instability drives cancer

A new study suggests that genetic rearrangements promote cancer development.

Harvard's varsity women's rugby team won the Ivy League championship

In their first varsity season, Harvard's women's rugby team won the Ivy League championship.

A 1981 photograph taken in the Lampoon Castle shows <i>Simpsons</i> stalwarts Mike Reiss ’81 (seated left) and Al Jean ’81 (holding an iron). Patric Verrone ’81, who juggles pool balls behind them, is also a successful TV comedy writer with <i>Simpsons</i> credits. Holding the axe is the late Ted Phillips ’81, who became a lawyer in South Carolina and passed away in 2005. He has a character (Duke Phillips) named after him in <i>The Critic,</i> an animated series created by Jean and Reiss.

"The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets" reveals hidden science references

Simon Singh’s new book reveals multiple math references in the show and reveals their Harvard sources.

Harvard School of Public Health dean Julio Frenk addresses public-health researchers and educators at <i>The Second Century Symposium.</i>

Harvard School of Public Health sponsors symposium on educational innovation

Harvard School of Public Health rethinks professional education in a digital age.

A welcoming committee greeted place-kicker Andrew Flesher after his game-winning field goal in the final minute of the Dartmouth game. Left to right: backup quarterback Michael Pruneau (11), the holder on the kick; team captain Josh Boyd (52); Flesher (2); injured tight end Cameron Brate (87); injured linebacker Connor Sheehan (50); and special teams coach Ryan Crawford.

November 3, 2013: Harvard 24, Dartmouth 21

Andrew Flesher's last-minute field goal makes it 11 straight over the Big Green.

by Bethell, John T

Nancy Pelosi

Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi speaks at Harvard

The Democratic leader speaks on pay equity and affordable quality childcare for women.