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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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Advancing the Public Good

Every day, Harvard students, faculty, staff, and alumni leverage their knowledge and expertise to effect positive change in the world through research, teaching, and community leadership.

  • Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellows pose for a group photo inside the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University
    October 5, 2026
    Harvard in the World

    Harvard Grads Head to City Halls

    The fifth cohort of Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellows, drawn from five Harvard graduate schools, will spend two years inside city hall teams, working across departments and sectors to advance mayoral priorities and improve daily life for residents.

  • A medical professional wearing blue gloves holds a colorful anatomical model of the upper abdomen
    September 24, 2026
    Science & Health

    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.

  • Several women athletes warming up on a grassy field
    September 18, 2026
    Harvard in the World
    Science & Health

    A Win for Women in Sports

    Harvard Chan School researchers have launched a long-term study focused on the physical and mental health of elite women athletes, as well as their post-athletic career prospects and financial security.

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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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Promoting Civil Discourse, Dialogue, and Education

The University is committed to cultivating a campus culture of empathetic curiosity, open inquiry, constructive dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas.

  • Students gathered around a table in a classroom, working on laptops and taking notes
    September 24, 2026
    Campus & Community

    Intellectual Vitality on Display

    An exhibit at Lamont Library showcases the history and impact of Harvard College's Intellectual Vitality initiative, which aims to foster a spirit of rigor, charity, and open exploration in classrooms, student organizations, and social interactions.

  • Radcliffe Yard
    August 5, 2026
    Campus & Community

    From Disagreement to Consensus

    Harvard Radcliffe Institute convened scholars and leaders with a wide range of political and ideological perspectives to explore issues related to intellectual diversity in higher education.

  • Fans cheering in a bar
    July 16, 2026
    Faculty & Research

    Shared Fandom Is Social 'Medicine'

    Two social scientists at Harvard Kennedy School are advancing the proposition that sports fandom, a powerful social phenomenon and force, may have a role to play in improving lives and strengthening societies.

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Progress on Efforts to Combat Discrimination on Campus

The University provides updates on substantive and ongoing actions to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias; anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias; and strengthen the campus climate.

Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias
Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias

Resources for Our Community

Harvard is dedicated to fostering an environment in which every member of our community feels welcome, safe, and supported. Explore reports, resources, and guidelines that aim to provide support, affirm our values, and address challenges we face together.

Combating Antisemitism & Anti-Israeli Bias Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab & Anti-Palestinian BiasReport on Open Inquiry and Constructive DialogueReport on Institutional Voice in the UniversityPulse Survey on Inclusion & BelongingResources in Times of CrisisUpdate on University Rights and ResponsibilitiesCampus Use RulesResearch Funding at Risk

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.

Learn About the Harvard Corporation Learn About the Overseers