John Harvard's Journal

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Harvard Museum Spotlights Tiny Invertebrates

Science and art capture the microscopic natural world.

by Nell Porter-Brown

A Slavery Database, New HMC Leadership, and Other Harvard Headlines

A roundup of University news from the spring of 2026

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The Year Harvard Scrapped Maid Service

Until the 1950s, professionals cleaned up after students in the dorms.

by Nell Porter-Brown

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Peek Inside the American Repertory Theater’s New Home

The planned opening of the Goel Center in Allston for performances will be in spring of 2027.

by Schuyler Velasco

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‘Where Harvard Went Wrong,’ According to Harvey Mansfield

The retired government professor has been a rare conservative voice on campus for decades.

by Joanna M Weiss

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At Harvard This Spring, the Watchword Was Action

With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change.

by Joanna M Weiss

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Your Harvard 2026 Commencement Week Guide

College reunions and Alumni Day will take place the following week

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Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

by Jonathan Shaw

News in Brief

The FAS deficit, Corporation fellows, Epstein fallout, and more

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Houghton Library Displays Revolution-era News and Propaganda

A new exhibit reveals how early Americans learned about the war.

by Nell Porter-Brown

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At Harvard’s Beck-Warren House, Ghosts Speak Many Languages

The quirky 1833 home now hosts Celtic scholars.

by Nell Porter-Brown