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2+ hour, 23+ min ago (364+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Performing Arts | June 11, 2026 An actor, a director, and a playwright, all of whom kickstarted their careers at Harvard, took home Tony Awards at the June 7, 2026, ceremony, which showcased and honored excellence in Broadway…...
Harvard Honors Its Oldest Alumni
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (800+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Commencement | June 5, 2026 Harvard Honors Its Oldest Alumni Every reunion class has its superlatives. This year's most senior honors went to William "Bill" Dubey '46 and Linda Cabot Black '51, who proudly donned red sashes signifying…...
Graduate Student Workers End Strike
1+ week, 2+ day ago (311+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 University News | June 1, 2026 Graduate Student Workers End Strike In an interview Monday, union president Denish Jaswal said that during a bargaining session May 29, "the University signaled pretty strong willingness to make movement on…...
Ruth J. Simmons Receives the 2026 Radcliffe Medal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1005+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Commencement | May 29, 2026 Ruth J. Simmons Receives the 2026 Radcliffe Medal "I thought I would never go very far in higher education because of my mouth," Simmons said, in conversation with former President Drew Gilpin Faust…...
Affinity Celebrations Continue Outside of Harvard's Gates
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (970+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Commencement | May 28, 2026 In the days leading up to Harvard's Commencement, thousands of students found themselves in full regalia entering a common location steps away from campus: First Church Cambridge. For the second year…...
Harvard Names 2026 Centennial Medalists
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (403+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Commencement | May 27, 2026 Harvard Names 2026 Centennial Medalists Anjana Rao has spent decades advancing scientific understanding of the cellular and genetic mechanisms underlying many neurodegenerative disorders, immune system diseases, and cancers. Raised in Colombia, Cristi'n…...
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
10+ mon, 2+ hour ago (118+ words) University creates new "interfaith engagement" role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government....
Harvard Awards Teaching and Mentoring Prizes
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 University News | May 6, 2026 Harvard Awards Teaching and Mentoring Prizes At the May 5 meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Edgerley Family Dean Hopi Hoekstra announced the following annual recognitions for teaching, advising,…...
Boston Board Approves Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus Framework
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 Campus Construction | April 23, 2026 The newly adopted plan for Harvard's Enterprise Research campus is less a blueprint for immediate construction than a framework for gradual evolution'one designed to adapt as infrastructure, markets, and community…...
Faculty Postpone Vote on Grade Inflation Reforms
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (399+ words) Your independent source for Harvard news since 1898 University News | April 8, 2026 Faculty Postpone Vote on Grade Inflation Reforms "MONTAGE ILLUSTRATION BY NIKO YAITANES/HARVARD MAGAZINE; IMAGES BY ADOBE STOCK Edgerley Family Dean of the FAS Hopi Hoekstra noted that the vote…...