John Harvard's Journal

A woman (Julia Child) struggles to carry a tall stack of books while approaching a building.

Highlights from Harvard’s Past

The rise of Cambridge cyclists, a lettuce boycott, and Julia Child’s cookbooks

The entrance to Loker Reading Room, where a sign reads “quiet study beyond this point”

Harvard Library Protests and Free Speech

Balancing academic requirements and free speech, in a semester calm enough to permit more focus on Harvard’s core strengths—and questions of governance

by Max J. Krupnick , John S. Rosenberg

Illustration of a soldier statue on a horse in a town square, with people and buildings around.

Yesterday's News Harvard Magazine

From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine

Harvard linebacker tackles Stetson player while a teammate assists during a football game.

"Harvard Football Begins New Era: Coach Andrew Aurich Leads Crimson in 150th Season with Highs and Lows

New coach, new season, and early football ups and downs

by Dick Friedman

alt text here

Campus Unrest and Antisemitism: Harvard's Actions During the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Exhortations to civil discourse, training in how to talk together—and plenty of new campus rules

by John S. Rosenberg

alt text here

Pamelyn Bennett’s Journey, From Marriott to Harvard Law School

Harvard Law School's "fairy godmother" on hospitality

by Max J. Krupnick

John Manning

News in Brief

Provost appointed, College dean and University Secretary to step down, admissions after affirmative action, and more

Task Forces Address Antisemitism and Anti-Arab Challenges at Harvard

Early findings and recommendations from the task forces on antisemitism and anti-Muslim, -Arab, and -Palestinian bias

by John S. Rosenberg

A whimsical illustration of four people in 1920s attire driving a vintage green car, waving a "Harvard" flag as they pass by a red-brick building with a clock tower at night.

Harvard Short Headlines from the Past

Headlines from Harvard’s history

President Alan M. Garber

Garber Named Harvard President

Make that President Garber, new general counsel, new Art Museums director, and more

Susan Farbstein smiles while standing outside in front of a building with columns and surrounding greenery, wearing a light blue blouse.

Susan Farbstein on Human Rights Law

Human rights lawyer on law’s ability to promote justice—and shape public understanding

by Nina Pasquini