3-D printing metal in midair

New laser-assisted method could lead to customized electronic and biomedical devices

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From Swahili to Twi: Africa’s many languages are studied at Harvard

African Language Program reflects two dozen ways in which a vast, rising continent speaks

Design, inspired by ‘the trays’

The Graduate School of Design’s tiered, open spaces fire the imagination

‘If you’re not failing, you’re probably not trying as hard as you could be’

George Church shares stories of learning, teaching, and turning points

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Wed., May 18, 2016, 4:00pm

Plantation Empire: An Intellectual and Cultural History of Global Agricultural Capitalism

Wed., May 18, 2016, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Free Admission Day for Art Museum Day and International Museum Day

Thu., May 19, 2016, 7:30pm

The New Cosmos: Answering Astronomy's Biggest Questions

Fri., May 20, 2016

From Senior Preceptor to Master Potter at Harvard — Namhi Kim Wagner

Sat., May 21, 2016, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Glass Flowers at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Sun., May 22, 2016

Crossing Kazakhstan: The Monumentality of Linear Landscape

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Harvard Commencement: Meet the Parents

They say time flies when you’re having fun. But ask a parent, and they’ll tell you time only really started moving the moment they became one. Narrated by proud parents, this video celebrates their daughter's graduation from Harvard — and those who guided her way.

Farah Pandith on Combating Extremism | Belfer Center

Farah Pandith, Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center’s Future of Diplomacy Project and formerly the first ever Special Representative to Muslim communities at the U.S. State Department, sits down to talk about how to curb the spread of violent extremism.

Latest Harvard Gazette News

The eyes tell

A new study shows that gaze-following develops in monkeys in a way that’s nearly identical to humans, suggesting that the behavior has deep evolutionary roots.

Trash becomes treasure, becomes art

Allston artist Konstantin Simun’s sculptures are inspired by his environment. His work is on display at the Harvard Ed Portal’s Crossings Gallery.

From Swahili to Bemba to Twi

With more than 25 languages offered each semester, the African Language Program at Harvard is the world’s foremost.

Design, inspired by ‘the trays’

At Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, the tiered, open spaces long known as “the trays” help fire students’ imaginations.

News from Around Harvard

Born Leader: Maritza Torres, SLP'16

400x200-maritza-torres.jpg A first-generation college student, whose parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico, Maritza Torres dreamed of one day completing …

GSD to award 314 degrees during Harvard’s 365th Commencement

The Harvard Graduate School of Design will award 314 degrees to its Class of 2016 during Harvard’s 365th Commencement on Thursday, May 27. 

The Greatest Barriers to Growth, According to Executives

They’re all the result of bureaucracy.

Year in Review: HDS in 2015-16

The 2015-16 academic year provided many memorable moments at HDS. As we head toward Commencement, we take a look back at some of the events that made this academic year so meaningful and special.

Under-connected in America: How Lower-Income Families Respond to Digital Equity Challenges

Subtitle with Vikki S. Katz, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University Parent Event Berkman Luncheon Series Event …

Polite Ways to Decline a Meeting Invitation

Protect your time without looking like a grump.