Harvard scientists detect atmosphere on distant ‘Earth-like’ planet
The first-of-its-kind discovery is expected to set off a search for signs of life.
Beyond the Classroom
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.
Harvard astronomer, ‘our heroine’ of the 20th century, memorialized in London
FAS Dean Hopi Hoekstra helped dedicate a plaque at the teenage home of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin.
Biodiversity is improving across campus, with help from a history course
Joyce Chaplin’s “Rewilding Harvard” is reimagining the Harvard landscape.
High-tech for the 1700s
Exhibit showcases tools that powered Revolutionary America
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
‘Daily Show’ star, Class Day headliner issues AI warning to grads
Ronny Chieng says he’s fine writing his own emails.
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