ALAN GARBER ’76 TO SERVE AS HARVARD’S 31ST PRESIDENT UNTIL JUNE 2027

ALAN GARBER ’76 TO SERVE AS HARVARD’S 31ST PRESIDENT UNTIL JUNE 2027

Alan M. Garber ’76 will serve as Harvard’s 31st president, the school announced on Friday, rewarding the longtime provost-turned-interim president for his efforts to steer the University through its most tumultuous period in decades.

Who is Alan Garber? Meet Harvard’s New Interim President.

Harvard Provost Alan M. Garber ’76, who has served in his role since 2011, became Harvard’s interim president following Claudine Gay’s resignation on Tuesday.



‘Hyped Just About Right’: How the AI Boom is Reshaping Research at Harvard

As ChatGPT took the world by storm, many raised concerns about how it might help students cheat themselves out of learning. But a year and a half later, AI is changing the work of professors perhaps even more.

The Academic Policing of Academics on Policing

In 2022, professors Christopher Lewis and Adaner Usmani argued that to reduce violent crime, the U.S. needs to drastically shorten its prison sentences — and increase its police force by half a million officers. Their ideas soon become a flashpoint of online discourse.



Lauren Scruggs ’25, United States Win Gold Medal After Dominant Performance

Lauren Scruggs propelled Team USA to victory in the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s team foil tournament on Thursday.

Harvard Will Ban Chalking and Unapproved Signage on Campus, Draft Document Shows

Harvard will adopt University-wide rules on the use of campus spaces that will prohibit overnight camping, chalking on University property, and unapproved signage and displays, according to a draft document.

3 Years Ago, 2U Purchased edX From Harvard and MIT for $800 Million. It Just Filed for Bankruptcy.

2U Inc., the virtual education startup that acquired an online platform jointly launched by Harvard and MIT, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, the company announced in a press release.





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From Cannes: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a Twisted Triptych

Known for his unconventional style, Yorgos Lanthimos returns to his roots with his newest film “Kinds of Kindness.”

Can’t Repeat the Past? A.R.T.’s ‘Gatsby’ Doesn’t Try To

“Gatsby” thrills audiences with its thematic sensibilities and reimagination of Fitzgerald’s classic novel, resulting in a musical that should not be missed.

Artist Profile: Josh Scherer’s Last Meal Will Be a Carne Asada Burrito

After an hour discussing food with Scherer, it became abundantly clear that the chef's fixation was never about the actual consumption of food.

Artist Profile: Caron S. Kim ’24 on Asian Visibility and Art’s Accessibility

Taking open pride in her FGLI background, Kim challenged the “unspoken pact” that prior experience is required to participate in the arts at Harvard.


Harvard’s Liam Corrigan ’19 Wins Gold in Rowing for Team USA, David Ambler ’20 Takes Bronze for GB

Liam R. Corrigan ’19 became the first Harvard Olympian to win gold as the United States narrowly edged out New Zealand to win its first gold medal in the event since 1960.

Harvard Fencer Lauren Scruggs ’25 Earns Silver Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics

Lauren S. Scruggs ’25 won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the Harvard fencer’s dominant run through the women’s individual foil tournament ended with a defeat to fellow American Lee Kiefer.

Team USA’s All-Harvard Men’s Saber Fencing Crashes Out of Individual Tournament in Paris

Team USA’s all-Harvard men’s fencing saber squad crashed out of the individual tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, a shock upset for a group that many expected to compete for at least two spots on the podium.

U.S. Men’s Eight Boat, Powered by 3 Harvard Alums, Earns Bronze in Paris

Harvard alumni Clark A. Dean ’23, Pieter G. Quinton ’20, and Christian B. Tabash ’22 secured a bronze medal for Team USA in the men’s eight boat race at the Paris Olympic Games on Saturday.


From Cannes: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a Twisted Triptych

Known for his unconventional style, Yorgos Lanthimos returns to his roots with his newest film “Kinds of Kindness.”

Can’t Repeat the Past? A.R.T.’s ‘Gatsby’ Doesn’t Try To

“Gatsby” thrills audiences with its thematic sensibilities and reimagination of Fitzgerald’s classic novel, resulting in a musical that should not be missed.

Artist Profile: Josh Scherer’s Last Meal Will Be a Carne Asada Burrito

After an hour discussing food with Scherer, it became abundantly clear that the chef's fixation was never about the actual consumption of food.

Artist Profile: Caron S. Kim ’24 on Asian Visibility and Art’s Accessibility

Taking open pride in her FGLI background, Kim challenged the “unspoken pact” that prior experience is required to participate in the arts at Harvard.



Harvard’s Liam Corrigan ’19 Wins Gold in Rowing for Team USA, David Ambler ’20 Takes Bronze for GB

Liam R. Corrigan ’19 became the first Harvard Olympian to win gold as the United States narrowly edged out New Zealand to win its first gold medal in the event since 1960.

Harvard Fencer Lauren Scruggs ’25 Earns Silver Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics

Lauren S. Scruggs ’25 won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the Harvard fencer’s dominant run through the women’s individual foil tournament ended with a defeat to fellow American Lee Kiefer.

Team USA’s All-Harvard Men’s Saber Fencing Crashes Out of Individual Tournament in Paris

Team USA’s all-Harvard men’s fencing saber squad crashed out of the individual tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, a shock upset for a group that many expected to compete for at least two spots on the podium.

U.S. Men’s Eight Boat, Powered by 3 Harvard Alums, Earns Bronze in Paris

Harvard alumni Clark A. Dean ’23, Pieter G. Quinton ’20, and Christian B. Tabash ’22 secured a bronze medal for Team USA in the men’s eight boat race at the Paris Olympic Games on Saturday.