Scholars turn a critical eye to how Jews and Muslims have misread each other
The all-day conference was split thematically, with a morning focus on Muslim perceptions of Jewish civilization, and an afternoon focus on the opposite.
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At Harvard Forest, doomed eastern hemlocks found to further future generations
Sixteen years ago, an invasive pest called the woolly adelgid arrived at Harvard Forest and slowly began to devastate its the eastern hemlocks — as they had done in forcce elsewhere. Since then, Harvard Forest scientists have begun to study how to manage the demise of its so-called foundation species.
Angela Bassett, Mavis Staples, Didier Drogba among 2026 W.E.B. Du Bois Medalists
The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research has named its 2026 cohort of W.E.B. Du Bois Medalists, including actress Angela Bassett, humanitarian and soccer legend Didier Drogba, and five-time Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples.
Convocation formally welcomes Class of 2030
“If you get a sense that someone sees something in you — talent, capacity, or passion — that you haven’t recognized, listen to them carefully and take their suggestions seriously,” President Alan Garber advised the Class of 2030.
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.
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.
At Harvard–Yenching Library, a return to the Tibetan Buddhist canon
After spending two years immersed in digitized versions of the Tibetan Buddhist canon for his Harvard Divinity School studies, Sherab Chomphel, M.T.S. ’25, was finally face to face with the centuries-old block prints themselves.
High-tech for the 1700s
Exhibit showcases tools that powered Revolutionary America
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