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The value of the written word

PAF pen pals help first-years fit in — even from afar.
Harvard president reflects on past year, and looks ahead

Larry Bacow discusses how the University has handled the pandemic, and how it continues to make a difference.
Houghton acquires 1st edition of 1st African American novel

Henry Louis Gates Jr., who identified the book decades ago, works with N.H. dealer to add it to Harvard’s collections.
‘We’re so much more than our day job’

1st University-wide Harvard Staff Art Show celebrates employees’ whole selves.
Looking back on Harvard’s COVID response one year later

Health experts, leaders, and staff offered input, helped devise policy and procedures.
The House that will be home

On March 12, first-years will learn which residence will be theirs through 2024.
Adams House renewal moves forward

Claverly Hall complete; Apthorp scheduled to finish this summer.
The new breakfast club

A monthly tradition started as a way to make Tommy Amaker feel at home.
Nikhil Class of '23 Alumni

Hi! My name is Nikhil (he/him/his), and I'm a recent alumni jointly concentrated in History & Literature (Modern World Track) and Computer Science, with a secondary degree in South Asian Studies.

Student Profile
Puzzling out a life’s work

Orvin Pierre ’22 pieces together studies in science, humanism to prepare to be a physician.