Where undergrads grow into scientists
Deep in the woods of Petersham, Mass., the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is cultivating a renewable resource — future generations of scientists.
Campus & Community
Where people, places, and experiences come together to shape life at the FAS
At age 101, alum gifts ‘big, geometric, colorful’ artwork to the FAS
When David Bakalar first set foot at Harvard, he was a 17-year-old child of immigrants commuting by bus from Lynn, Mass., his $500 “nonresident scholarship” covering tuition and a study space at Leverett House but not room and board.
Sean Ono Lennon talks human empathy, AI with Harvard fellows
The singer-songwriter, who recently released a concept album threaded with AI skepticism, appeared with two Harvard-affiliated researchers on the Singing for Science podcast.
Science Center to be named Zimmer Hall
Name change recognizes a 2018 gift of $100 million from the Zimmer Family Foundation
Joshua Greene receives Faculty Prize for Excellence in General Education
The award recognizes outstanding course design and teaching that exemplifies the program’s pedagogical aims.
Snapshots from Commencement ceremonies across campus
FAS graduates collected their diplomas at more than a dozen smaller gatherings
Five recognized with honorary degrees
Recipients chosen for their lifetime contributions and transformative achievements
O’Brien’s word of wisdom: Humility
“Your real education starts now,” comedy legend tells grads, urging them to defy ”extreme narcissism” of the times
Pictures of joy, friendship fill the Yard before Commencement
Graduates queueing up for the big ceremony paused to reflect and soak it all in
Deming summons ‘power of gratitude’ in valediction address
Commencement Day opened with a final assignment for Harvard College’s Class of 2026: impromptu thank-you notes
Class of 2026 student-athletes celebrated as ‘stars that shine brightly’
Annual Senior Letterwinners’ Dinner honored seniors for athletic achievements, championships, and grit
At ROTC ceremony, remembering an alum who embodied leadership
Alum who made ultimate sacrifice held up as model of 3 key leadership values — “integrity, humility, excellence” — during ROTC swearing-in ceremony
Scenes of duty, devotion at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Family members traveled from near and far, showing their commitment to graduating cadets at Sanders Theatre
College’s Class of 2026 unites for photo finale
College seniors gathered on the steps of Widener Library.