University News | October 8, 2025

The Origins of Europe’s Most Mysterious Languages

A small group of Siberian hunter-gatherers changed the way millions of Europeans speak today.

Published in the November-December 2025 print issue under the headline “Europe’s Mystery Languages,” in the section.

Due to rain, the University held dual Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2030 in Sanders Theatre.

President Alan M. Garber uses traditional Memorial Church address to consider the unique qualities of human intelligence and learning.

The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.

Harvard researchers achieve medical breakthroughs in cancer therapy and infection control.

Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk

Short takes on cutting-edge research

A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026

Former Indiana University president Thomas Ehrlich looks back on curriculum, co-education, and other major trends.

Plus, veteran higher education leader Thomas Ehrlich reflects on university curricula for his 70th reunion