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Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University

President Alan Garber sent a letter to the community announcing Harvard had filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt the administration’s multibillion-dollar freeze on the University’s research funding. 

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Why Research Funding Matters
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Research Powers Progress

From medicine to education to business, research at Harvard touches countless lives, moving us closer to cures for disease, next-generation technology, and a more secure future for millions of people. 

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    May 2, 2025

    Four Awarded Harvard Medal for Exceptional Service

    The Harvard Alumni Association has announced that Kathy Delaney-Smith, Paul J. Finnegan AB ’75, MBA ’82, Carolyn Hughes AB ’54, and David Johnston AB ’63 will receive the 2025 Harvard Medal.

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    April 22, 2025

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Class Day Speaker

    Legendary basketball player, writer, and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will address the Harvard College Class of 2025 during the annual Class Day celebration on May 28. 

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    April 21, 2025

    Endowment Offers Flexibility, Risks

    Economist John Y. Campbell, an expert in long-term investing and endowment management, discusses the delicate balance between addressing Harvard’s immediate financial needs and safeguarding its endowment for the future.

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

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