On Campus
Hasty Pudding Honors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance with 8th Order of the Golden Sphinx
This year, the Hasty Pudding Institute awarded Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance ’82 with the 8th Order of the Golden Sphinx.
Harvard Jazz Orchestra Review: A Splendid Night with Ted Nash
Complete with technical aptitude and improvisational creativity, the night was a testament to the strong jazz presence at Harvard.
A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.
Fun and Funds: Datamatch Participants Find Love, Despite Budget Cut
Roughly 2,700 Harvard undergraduates filled out Datamatch’s survey to get paired for dates on the platform's dime. Some found friendship and free food — and others were left waiting for their would-be dates to match them back.
Artist Profile: Alan T. Gilbert ’89 on Conducting, Repertoire Philosophy, and Musical Inspiration
Alan Gilbert will conduct a program of Haydn symphonies and Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this February.
The Hasty Pudding Honors Cynthia Erivo as 2025’s Woman of the Year
Erivo is the 75th person to be named Woman of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The Hasty Pudding Honors Jon Hamm as 2025’s Man of the Year
Harvard’s historic Hasty Pudding Theatricals honored Jon Hamm as its 58th Man of the Year on Friday, Jan. 31.
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Review: Ukrainian Dancers Take Center Stage
On Nov. 29, the Grand Kyiv Ballet brought their rendition of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” to life at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up Harvard, Greater Boston
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of York, Maine on Monday morning. Tremors were felt as much as 100 miles away, including at Harvard. There were no immediate reports of injury.
Harvard and Cambridge Police Man Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine Rally at Massachusetts Hall
Harvard University Police Department and Cambridge Police Department officers keep watch in front of Massachusetts Hall, home to the office of the Harvard president, as more than 200 Harvard affiliates protest the University’s decision to place 20 participants of the pro-Palestine encampment on involuntary leave in May 2024. More than 300 pages of emails obtained by The Crimson via a public records request show how the Harvard University and Cambridge Police Departments alerted each other to protest activity in the months following Oct. 7.
Ho Family Student Guide Program at the Harvard Art Museums: A Unique and Interdisciplinary Approach to Art
Though already proving to be a great addition to the Harvard Arts Museums, the Ho Family Student Guide Program continuously expands its horizons.
Cracking at America’s Heart: The Nutcracker’s Enduring Holiday Legacy
The winter holidays are here, and so is “The Nutcracker,”showing in local theaters throughout the season.
First Annual Harvard x Yale Art Show Kicks Off ‘The Game’ Festivities
Visual art and musical performances by Harvard and Yale students transformed Winthrop library into an art display for the first annual Harvard Yale Art Gallery.
Snowport: A Winter Wonderland of Festivities and Community
Snowport offers a dazzling array of seasonal festivities and animates the city.
