How the University is advancing knowledge in service to society, strengthening the Harvard community, and fostering open dialogue
Harvard Looks Forward

How Progress Happens
John H. Shaw, Harvard's vice provost for research, explains the crucial role of NIH support for biomedical research at the University.

Researchers Make Quantum Leap in Computing
A team of Harvard scientists has succeeded for the first time in trapping molecules to perform quantum operations, which could enable game-changing advances in fields including medicine, science, and finance.
Supporting Our Community
The University is continuing to build upon recent actions to ensure that Harvard offers an environment in which all members of our community feel welcome and can thrive. This includes empowering presidential task forces to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias, as well as anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias, providing new and expanded resources for student safety and wellbeing, and reaffirming the rights and responsibilities that balance Harvard’s dual commitment to free expression and mutual respect.

Harvard President Alan Garber
Alan M. Garber, who will serve as Harvard’s president through the 2026-27 academic year, has been interim president since January and was previously its longest-serving provost. "We believe in the value of knowledge, the power of teaching and research, and the ways that what we do here can benefit society. Those commitments matter today more than ever."
Harvard University Leadership and Governance
By charter, Harvard has two governing boards that perform the essential roles ordinarily associated with a board of trustees. Together, the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers help to shape the University’s agenda and assure that Harvard remains true to its mission.
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