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On Lamont’s 75th Anniversary, Librarians Reflect on ‘Microcosm’ of Campus History
Situated in the southeast corner of Harvard Yard, Lamont — which celebrated its 75th anniversary last month — holds the Harvard Library’s main undergraduate collection for the humanities and social sciences. It was constructed in 1949, funded by a donation from 1892 alumnus Thomas W. Lamont.
Harvard University Dining Services Ends New ‘Pub Night’ Menu After Student Complaints
Harvard University Dining Services walked back spring 2025 changes to its weekend dining hall menus on Tuesday after students complained that the new options were “junk food.”
69% of Freshman Class Entered College as Virgins, Survey Finds
The Crimson’s annual survey of the freshman class found that 69 percent of incoming students came to college without having had sexual intercourse, the highest reported percentage in 11 years.
‘Trailblazers’: Harvard Students Celebrate 3rd Annual FGLI Visibility Week
More than 200 Harvard students and affiliates celebrated the third annual First Generation, Low Income Visibility Week with workshops, fireside chats, and affinity spaces.
Students Criticize Harvard’s Decision to Hold Classes on Veterans Day
Though the University observes Veterans Day as a paid holiday for its employees, some Harvard students and veterans criticized the decision to hold classes on Monday.
Harvard Affiliates Celebrate Day of the Dead with Ofrenda, Soiree
Widener Library’s West Stacks Reading Room, which ordinarily sees students quietly studying, instead housed an ofrenda with photos of students’ loved ones as affiliates celebrated Día de los Muertos on Wednesday.
Sherrilyn Ifill Urges Attendees to Reimagine Democracy at Annual MLK Lecture
Sherrilyn Ifill, the former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, said a healthy democracy could not coexist with white supremacy and systemic racism during Harvard’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture on Tuesday.
More Than 100 Celebrate Inaugural Cambridge Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More than 100 people gathered at University Park for Cambridge’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday.
More Than 100 Celebrate Indigenous Culture at 26th Annual Powwow
More than 100 Harvard affiliates and local residents gathered at Harvard’s McCurdy Outdoor Track for the 26th annual Harvard Powwow on Saturday.
‘Touched My Heart’: Harvard Affiliates Welcome FGLI Students at Annual Ceremony
About 100 Harvard affiliates convened at the Smith Campus Center on Friday evening to welcome first-generation and low-income students to campus.
Harvard Fuerza Latina Hosts Annual Ritmo Latino Celebration
More than 50 Harvard students and faculty celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday with Harvard Fuerza Latina at its annual Ritmo Latino event.
Harvard Students Express Concern After Drop in Black Enrollment
Some Harvard students said they were disappointed by the racial composition of the Class of 2028 after Harvard College reported a drop in Black enrollment on Wednesday.
Harvard President Garber Names Nonie Lesaux Interim HGSE Dean
Nonie K. Lesaux will serve as interim dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education after Bridget Terry Long departs the post at the end of this academic year, interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 announced in a Thursday email to HGSE affiliates.
As Dean Long’s Departure Looms, Harvard President Garber To Appoint Interim HGSE Dean
Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 said in an interview on Monday that he intends to announce an interim dean to lead the Harvard Graduate School of Education before a formal search process is launched.
Howard Gardner ’65 Named Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2024 Convocation Speaker
Developmental psychologist Howard E. Gardner ’65 will give the keynote address at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2024 Convocation, Dean Bridget Terry Long announced on April 15.
