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Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Johnston Gate

Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More

Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.

Harvard seniors reflect on personal lessons they have learned

Seniors reveal some unexpected lessons learned at Harvard.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Classmates rock with their very own Central Park Zoo band

Harvard's fall reunions have many surprising advantages.

Alumni on campus in September get to enjoy Harvard in action.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Commencement week calendar

Commencement week calendar

Harvard 2014 Commencement details

Instructions for degree candidates and others for Thursday, May 29

Walking ramps and other accommodations are provided for visitors with disabilities.

Visitors with disabilities can opt for aid during Harvard Commencement

Disabilities are accommodated at Harvard Commencement

Alden & Harlow offers creative “American-style tapas.”

Many Cambridge restaurants take risks and tend toward innovation.

Cambridge chefs delight in novelty.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Fishing, anyone? The Weeks Footbridge and Charles River await.

A Harvard undergraduate drops a hook in the local river

A Harvard undergraduate looks riverward

by Noah B. Pisner

Nearly 100 Harvard faculty members demand fossil fuel divestment

In an open letter to Harvard’s president and Corporation, they cite many reasons for divesting fossil-fuel holdings.

The front of a papyrus fragment from an early Christian codex on which is written the Gospel of Jesus's Wife, which came to light in 2012.

Papyrus and lampblack from the Gospel of Jesus's Wife appear ancient

Ink and papyrus dating are consistent with an ancient origin.

Harvard Divinity School dean David N. Hempton formally launches the campaign last week.

Harvard Divinity School launches $50 million capital campaign

Its goal is $50 million.