Harvard Athletes Won 13 Medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Shattering a 128-Year-Old Record

Harvard athletes won 13 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, smashing a school record that had stood for 128 years.

Inside Alan Garber’s Wild, 7-Month Interim Harvard Presidency

Alan M. Garber ’76’s first semester in Harvard’s top job would have tested even the most battle-hardened university president — and technically, he was not even the real president.

Harvard Settles High-Profile Lawsuit Over Comaroff Harassment Allegations

Three graduate students who sued Harvard in 2022 over its handling of sexual harassment allegations against professor John L. Comaroff settled with the University, according to a Wednesday court filing.


‘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.





From Boston Calling 2024: Khruangbin Soars

Khruangbin weaved diverse languages, audio distortions, and music styles to create a stunning performance.

From Boston Calling 2024: Ed Sheeran’s Looper Pedal is “Perfect”

As a one-man-act, Sheeran flawlessly performed his songs and covers in a feat that required multitasking and a breadth of experience.

From Boston Calling 2024: Sunday Sound Bites

A collection of sound bites from Boston Calling's Sunday performances, including Chappell Roan and Megan Thee Stallion.

From Boston Calling 2024: Saturday Sound Bites

A glimpse into each of Boston Calling's Saturday acts, from The Castellows to Paper Lady to Jessie Murph.


Gabby Thomas ’19 Wins Historic Gold in Commanding 200 Meter Race in Paris

Gabby Thomas ’19 soared to victory in the 200 meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics Tuesday, securing Harvard’s first Olympic gold medal in track and field and the only track and field gold for the University in over 100 years.

Lisa Tertsch ’21, Germany Win Gold in Olympic Mixed Relay Triathlon

Lisa Tertsch ’21 won Germany’s first gold in the mixed relay triathlon event on Monday with her team of three other German athletes in a nail biting race that was decided by one second.

Stunning Olympics Victory Earns Kristen Faulkner ’16 Gold in Women’s Road Race

Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 won gold in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Kristen Faulkner ’16, Team USA Win First Gold in Cycling Team Pursuit Event

Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 helped secure Team USA its first gold medal in track cycling team pursuit Wednesday in a final race against New Zealand, days after she beat expectations in her Olympic debut in the road race.


From Boston Calling 2024: Khruangbin Soars

Khruangbin weaved diverse languages, audio distortions, and music styles to create a stunning performance.

From Boston Calling 2024: Ed Sheeran’s Looper Pedal is “Perfect”

As a one-man-act, Sheeran flawlessly performed his songs and covers in a feat that required multitasking and a breadth of experience.

From Boston Calling 2024: Sunday Sound Bites

A collection of sound bites from Boston Calling's Sunday performances, including Chappell Roan and Megan Thee Stallion.

From Boston Calling 2024: Saturday Sound Bites

A glimpse into each of Boston Calling's Saturday acts, from The Castellows to Paper Lady to Jessie Murph.



Gabby Thomas ’19 Wins Historic Gold in Commanding 200 Meter Race in Paris

Gabby Thomas ’19 soared to victory in the 200 meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics Tuesday, securing Harvard’s first Olympic gold medal in track and field and the only track and field gold for the University in over 100 years.

Lisa Tertsch ’21, Germany Win Gold in Olympic Mixed Relay Triathlon

Lisa Tertsch ’21 won Germany’s first gold in the mixed relay triathlon event on Monday with her team of three other German athletes in a nail biting race that was decided by one second.

Stunning Olympics Victory Earns Kristen Faulkner ’16 Gold in Women’s Road Race

Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 won gold in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Kristen Faulkner ’16, Team USA Win First Gold in Cycling Team Pursuit Event

Kristen T. Faulkner ’16 helped secure Team USA its first gold medal in track cycling team pursuit Wednesday in a final race against New Zealand, days after she beat expectations in her Olympic debut in the road race.