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Oct 16, 2019
Solving the Mystery of Autism

A $20 million gift from philanthropists Lisa Yang and Hock Tan MBA '79 establishes the Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research at Harvard Medical School, which will encompass the efforts of basic, translational, and clinical scientists from the entire Harvard ecosystem. Read More
Oct 15, 2019
Economist Wins Nobel for Poverty Research

Michael Kremer, who shares the honor with two MIT scholars, is the 50th current of former Harvard faculty member to become a Nobel laureate and the 11th to win the economics prize. Read More
Oct 7, 2019
Harvard Medical School Professor Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

William G. Kaelin is one of three recipients recognized for their work on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. Read More
Sep 16, 2019
Flock of First Years

The Class of 2023 has officially taken over the Yard. Relive your first time on campus and check out highlights from move-in day. Read More
Sep 12, 2019
Welcoming Harvard's Military Community

The Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization and the newly formed Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Association are working to bring together veterans from all parts of the University. Read More
Sep 12, 2019
TV Champion

For someone who never read comic books growing up, Warner Bros. Television’s Kelly Goode ’83, P’22 has gone deep into the superhero canon. Read how Harvard played a role in bringing her into the DC Multiverse. Read More
Sep 11, 2019
Making Her Hometown Better

Kate Swain Smith AB '19 is the fourth Harvard Presidential City of Boston Fellow. A collaboration between Harvard and the City of Boston, the fellowship is designed to foster interest in, and create a pipeline to, civic-oriented careers. Read More
Sep 11, 2019
Black Hole Project Wins Breakthrough Prize

Harvard researchers are among the 347 scientists being recognized for capturing the first-ever image of a black hole. Read More
Sep 5, 2019
It's All Happening

With the rare opportunity for an expanded campus in Allston, Harvard will meet the challenges of our times in inspired and creative ways. Read More
Aug 24, 2019
Head and Heart for Harvard

Ed Stolper ’74, PhD ’79 established a Harvard charitable remainder unitrust because he wants to make a lasting contribution for the good of Harvard. Read More
Aug 23, 2019
Personal Philanthropy

Walking into Harvard’s Financial Aid Office changed her life, says Angela Sun ’96, JD ’01. Read More
Jun 11, 2019
Armin Afsahi named chief development officer for FAS

Dean Claudine Gay lauds ‘his belief in the power of discovery and innovation to effect positive change’ Read More
Jun 8, 2019
Homeless to Harvard

Earning a college degree can be one of life's most important accomplishments — and maybe even more so for young people from difficult backgrounds. The journey for 18-year-old Athena Capo-Battaglia is far from ordinary. Read More
May 21, 2019
Connect, Create, Converge

A preview into the next generation of life sciences innovation drew alumni, faculty, students, and industry partners to Cambridge for SEAS Nexus. Read More
May 1, 2019
Al Gore named Class Day speaker

Former Vice President Al Gore has been chosen as this year's Class Day speaker by the Harvard College Class of 2019. Read More
Apr 23, 2019
Mastering the Business Presentation

Tune in as Tim Calkins MBA ’91 explains how to create a powerful business presentation using five best practices that will help you turn big data into a compelling story. Read More
Apr 23, 2019
Opening eyes on higher education

Harvard Club of Seattle program brings ninth-graders to campus for a crash course in what it's like Read More
Apr 9, 2019
Family, Finance, and Philanthropy in New York City

Alumni and friends in the New York City area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner. Read More
Apr 1, 2019
A New Day for Adams House

Renovations will start this summer for the beloved, quirky complex, part of which predates the Revolution. Read More
Mar 12, 2019
Keeping Standards High at Harvard

Peter Lewy ’60 has made a series of charitable gift annuities to ensure Harvard’s continued excellence. Read More