Harvard Launches Strategic Research Initiative

A new $150 million initiative—which represents one of Harvard’s largest direct investments in research—will fund promising avenues of inquiry in both basic and applied science, and fuel the creativity of the University’s exceptional scientists and researchers.

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Introducing the Blavatnik Theater

The largest performance space in the American Repertory Theater’s new home will be named in recognition of a major gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, founded by businessman and philanthropist Sir Leonard Blavatnik MBA ’89.

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‘Our Focus Has Been on Resiliency’

Harvard Executive Vice President Meredith Weenick and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance Ritu Kalra discuss Harvard's financial results and ongoing economic pressures, as well as how the University is stewarding resources to its highest priorities.

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October 15, 2026

Alum Wins Nobel Prize

Karl Deisseroth AB ’92 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for helping to launch the field of optogenetics, which has opened new windows to observe and understand the brain.
October 15, 2026

From Harvard Law to Nobel Laureate

Human rights jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay LLM ’82, SJD ’88 received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work to advance peace and international law.
September 24, 2026

Has Pancreatic Cancer Met Its Match?

Oncologist Brian Wolpin MD ’00, MPH ’08 says that a new drug for pancreatic cancer has the potential to transform care around this difficult-to-treat disease.