Harvard researchers, students, and scientists are pushing the boundaries of quantum physics — from powering next-generation computing and secure networks to reimagining materials, communications, and the future of technology.
Inspired by her own health journey, Harvard PhD student Swathi Srinivasan is driving grassroots and policy action to expand Narcan access, address health inequities, and confront the opioid overdose crisis in Boston and beyond.
Researchers at the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine have developed small-molecule drug candidates that could potentially treat Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases.
Joshua D. Greene AB ’97—an experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and philosopher known for creative approaches to easing intergroup conflict—has been named the inaugural Alfred and Rebecca Lin Professor of Civil Discourse in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Students in the course “Engineering Problem Solving and Design Project” worked with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative to develop a rugged programmable box that helps humanitarian workers with data collection.
Harvard Divinity School students received a grant from the University for their Black-Jewish Pluralism Project—a new dialogue series designed to build bridges across Harvard's Black and Jewish communities.
Connecting physicists across the United States, the new Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics is made possible by a $20 million gift from the Leinweber Foundation.
Harvard’s new interfaith engagement initiative is bringing students together across different religious and spiritual backgrounds to foster meaningful conversations, connections, and programming on campus.
In a first-in-human trial, a Harvard-developed biomaterial-based cancer vaccine proved safe and activated patients’ immune responses, marking a step forward for personalized cancer treatment.
As the new A.R.T. musical based on Wonder premieres, its director acknowledges skepticism but champions the transformative power of kindness in a divided world.
A new study reveals five genetic patterns common to 14 major psychiatric conditions, offering fresh insights that could help improve precision in diagnosis and treatment.
Alan M. Garber AB ’77, PhD ’82 has agreed to extend his service as president of Harvard University for an indefinite term beyond the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Harvard researchers uncovered how a toxin produced by common gut bacteria damages DNA and may drive mutations linked to colorectal cancer, offering a potential new target for prevention.
Eight projects, from talks and film screenings to art installations, have been awarded support from the 2025–26 President’s Building Bridges Fund. With triple the applications and twice as many projects funded as last year, the initiative is fostering meaningful connection across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.
Scholars traced the history of homelessness from colonial-era poor laws to today’s housing crisis — highlighting how past policies shape modern inequality and what lessons might guide solutions for the future.
Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Meira Levinson’s normative case studies offer students and educators a chance to learn across differences, part of Levinson's larger effort to establish a global field of educational ethics.
Drawing on her time on the Harvard sailing team and interest in environmental science, Olivia Hogan-Lopez ’26 investigates how “forever chemicals” accumulate in the body and impact human health.
Harvard is rolling out new initiatives to help students and faculty engage more constructively across differences. Discover how these efforts are reshaping conversation and culture around campus.
From AI bias to the fentanyl crisis and housing rights, Harvard’s Rhodes Scholars are pursuing research that strengthens communities and drives social impact.
