Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

Conan O’Brien Named Harvard’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

The comedian, host, and 1985 graduate will deliver remarks at the May 28 ceremony. 

by Schuyler Velasco

Bill Haney's documentaries with social conscience

Bill Haney makes documentary films that probe social issues.

by Laura Levis

Tara Altebrando is the coauthor of "Roomies"

Tara Altebrando ’92 is the coauthor of a timely book.

by Nu Xiong

A correspondence corner for not-so-famous lost words

Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections

Harvard Library helps preserve Tibet’s literary heritage

Harvard Library helps preserve Tibet’s literary heritage.

by Francesca Annic...

Harvard’s Loeb Classical Library goes digital

A digital “rebirth” for the series of Greek and Roman classics

by Francesca Annic...

Harvard renews Dunster House

House Renewal reaches a whole new scale.

New bell for Harvard's Memorial Church

Memorial Church’s cracked bell is replaced.