Jacob Sweet

Five Harvard deans sit on stage in a panel.

University News |

One Hundred Years of Educating Educators

At its centennial, the Harvard Graduate School of Education celebrates and looks ahead. 

Statue of John Harvard

Harvard College |

College Admits 13.9 Percent of Early Applicants

The College has admitted 13.9 percent of early-action applicants to the class of 2024, up slightly from 13.4 percent admitted from that pool last year. 

Photograph of Annette Samuels in the Harvard Art Museum

Alumni | January-February 2020

Annette Samuels makes a return visit to Harvard

Annette Samuels ’55 goes back to class.

Photograph of athletic and sports medicine trainer Brant Berkstresser

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2020

Brant Berkstresser and sports medicine at Harvard

Brant Berkstresser aims to ensure sound bodies for Harvard’s student athletes.

Photo of Geoffrey Fowler with old and new smartphones

Alumni | January-February 2020

Technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler: a profile

Geoffrey Fowler tackles the “great reckoning” with privacy.

A large group of protestors standing on a football field.

University News |

Harvard, Yale Students Delay Second Half of The Game

Student protestors for fossil-fuel divestment delay the second half of The Game.

A table with a fancy menu and table settings.

Arts & Culture |

Why we eat what we do

“Resetting the Table,” a new exhibit at the Peabody Museum, examines American food traditions. 

The Mad Monkfish's stage viewed from the back of a room

Harvard Squared | November-December 2019

Boston Jazz: traditional trios to experimental student performers

A look at the live-music scene: traditional trios to experimental student performers

The Lowell House bell tower, viewed from the the ground

Harvard College |

Lowell House Renovations: An Inside Look

Historic Lowell House’s renovations bring a mixture of old and new, painstakingly refurbished and constructed.

Photograph of electrical engineering and applied math associate professor Na Li

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2019

An electrical engineer and applied mathematician, in brief

For a star electrical engineering professor, it's all about systems.

Mike Burke riding his bike in Cambridge

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2019

Harvard registrar Mike Burke used to bike to work

The registrar as long-distance rider

Linda Liedel (at left), representing Germany in Spain’s 2019 La Manga Tournament, competes for the ball with a Danish rival.

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2019

Linda Liedel of Harvard women’s soccer

Linda Liedel ’21 always knew how good she could be.