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The panel at Cambridge Library

The Uses of Discomfort

The first in a series of public conversations about Harvard and the legacy of slavery

by Lydialyle Gibson

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An “Egalitarian Curiosity”

How to encourage free speech and inquiry on campus

by Jonathan Shaw

Jason Bowen and Kelley Curran in The Half-God of Rainfall at American Repertory Theater

#MeToo Meets Mt. Olympus

A new play at the A.R.T. provides a modern take on ancient mythologies   

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard football player 21 runs with ball towards a touchdown with St. Thomas players pursuing

Harvard 45, University of St. Thomas 13

For Crimson football, another opener (its 149th!), another show

by Dick Friedman

Harvard Art Museums

Sackler—and Beyond

The “Objects of Addiction” exhibit explores Harvard’s opium ties.    

by Max J. Krupnick

Football field

Harvard Football: 2023 Season Preview

Celebrating the Crimson’s sesquicentennial

by Dick Friedman

Martha Tedeschi

Martha Tedeschi to Step Down from Harvard Art Museums

Director, appointed in 2016, plans to retire in June 2024.

by John S. Rosenberg

Cecilia Zhou

Bringing Art to Life

Cecilia Zhou’s approach to makeup, protest, and science

by Max J. Krupnick

Woman sitting in front of a screen with a blue glow

Practicing Public Thoughts

For a young journalist, digital footprints have always been tricky.

by Josie Abugov

Dean Elmendorf at a podium

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf to Step Down

Plans to conclude service at end of academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Claudine Gay at the podium

A “Romper Room” Diploma

President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Gate in background with "Welcome Harvard First Year" red banner and in the foreground the Class of 2027 Class Book and Convocation program

Convocation 2023: The New Crew

Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders

by John S. Rosenberg