‘Be the superhero you wish to become’
Under clear skies and a hot sun, thousands of alumni and friends from around the world converged on campus on June 5 for the fifth annual Harvard Alumni Day. The celebration honored graduates from every School and class year.
June 9, 2026 | 5 min read
Intellect is not enough
Sanders Theatre swelled with poetry and music, orations and awards on Tuesday morning, at the unofficial kickoff to Commencement week. Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge Harvard grads to build character.
May 26, 2026
How much do you know about Harvard?
Over its 390-year lifespan and 375 Commencements, Harvard has accumulated a lot of lore. Prove how much you know about America’s oldest university in this quiz.
May 22, 2026
What exactly is consciousness? And does my Venus flytrap have it too?
The brain is constantly managing a myriad of bodily functions, and most of them happen without our being aware of it. So why do some operations rise to the level of awareness?
February 24, 2026 | 8 min read