What We Learned in 2025

Harvard scientists published thousands of studies in 2025, advancing knowledge and discovering solutions in a time when research funding is uncertain.

Alan Garber

Garber to Lead Harvard Beyond 2026-27 Academic Year

Alan M. Garber AB ’77, PhD ’82 has agreed to extend his service as president of Harvard University for an indefinite term. “Our progress has made me prouder than ever to be part of the University,” Garber wrote in a message to the Harvard community, “and determined to see us through this uniquely challenging period in our long history.”

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Please welcome the newest members of the alumni community! The Harvard Alumni Association recognized 120 graduates during the annual Midyear Celebration, honoring 2025 off-cycle grads of Harvard College. 

Stories

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Advocate for Harvard and Higher Education

Stay informed, speak up, and support Harvard and the future of higher education. 

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Harvard Looks Forward

Explore how the University is advancing knowledge in service to society, strengthening the Harvard community, and fostering open dialogue.

Recent Cybersecurity Incident

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Harvard University discovered that information systems used by Alumni Affairs and Development were accessed by an unauthorized party as a result of a phone-based phishing attack. The University acted immediately to remove the attacker’s access to our systems and prevent further unauthorized access.