How to get to orientation? Follow the roars
Crimson Kickoff, launched in 2024, is a newer tradition that heralds the start of orientation week. The pep-rally-style event peaked — at least decibel-wise — with a yard-by-yard screaming contest.
Harvard Athletics
Meet the economics professor who keeps running office hours
Many mornings a week, Andrei Shleifer uses his morning run to connect with students.
Rob Rassey named men’s ice hockey head coach
Class of 2026 student-athletes celebrated as ‘stars that shine brightly’
Annual Senior Letterwinners’ Dinner honored seniors for athletic achievements, championships, and grit
Lacrosse teammates, friends felt same call to military service
At Harvard, Francisco Cortes and Owen Guest also shared interest in history and commitment to their athletic regimen
From rugby pitch to lab bench
Tiahna Padilla ’26 has never been afraid of a challenge. While working on her senior thesis, the two worlds she inhabited at Harvard converged through the development of a mobile artificial limb that gives unique insight into the capabilities of athletes’ muscles.
Letting it fly
Hurling a 16-to-35-pound metal ball attached to a long piece of wire might not sound balletic, but the hammer and weight throw is one of the most graceful — and thrilling — events in track and field.