Harvard’s history is rich with trivia, but how well do you really know the university? This quiz, part of the 2026 Commencement series celebrating Harvard’s 375th graduation, challenges your knowledge of the institution’s 390-year legacy. Question 1: What is the nickname of the John Harvard Statue, located in Harvard Yard? Options are Big Harv, The…
While many graduate students equate a 4 a.m. bedtime with a night well spent, for a group of MIT students, it marked the beginning of their workday. Their schedule was aligned not with the sun, but with the aurora borealis, as they aimed to study plasma phenomena using this natural light display as their laboratory….
Many individuals have their own perceptions of what distance learning entails. It is generally seen as a method of teaching that relies on technology and involves the separation of educators from students. This separation creates unique challenges that are typically not present in traditional classroom settings. According to Adair and Diaz (2014, 12), effective learner…
Future-ready skills encompass personal, social, and cognitive abilities that equip students to engage effectively with others and handle real-world scenarios. These skills, unlike academic or technical knowledge, emphasize communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and emotional management. Developing these abilities is crucial for students to become independent and responsible individuals. They enable learners to express ideas confidently, forge…
In the primary visual cortex, known for its role in processing visual information, not all neurons engage in processing what the eyes see. This may be due to the vast array of inputs each neuron receives through thousands of synapses, forcing them to choose between processing visual and other types of information. A recent study…
In 2003, photographer Roger Marshutz offered the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology over 3,000 photographs he took in Pusan, South Korea, after the Korean War. Unsure of the significance, Rubie Watson, the museum’s first Howells Director, consulted Carter Eckert, then a Korean History professor at Harvard. Sean Kim, co-author of a book featuring Marshutz’s…
Beyond her academic pursuits, Grier Wilt took on the role of coxswain for the Graduate Student Rowing Team, participating in the Head of the Charles Regatta. After a year at the Kennedy School, she is set to return to NASA for upcoming lunar missions. This is part of Harvard’s 375th Commencement features, showcasing graduate profiles….
Visual artist Azadeh Akhlaghi has brought pivotal moments from Iran’s 20th century to life through staged photography in an exhibit at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology. Her collection, titled “From Iran: A Visual Testimony,” opened this month and will be on display until March 21. The series covers events from the 1908 Russian-led…
Researchers from Harvard are utilizing artificial intelligence to examine the relationship between biological age and cancer prognosis, finding that appearing younger than one’s actual age and aging more slowly during treatment may improve survival rates. This study, building on a prior pilot study, underscores the potential of AI and digital facial photos in enhancing cancer…
Adolescence is a difficult period, not just for humans but also for our evolutionary relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos. Evolutionary anthropologist Rachna Reddy, a Radcliffe fellow, is investigating why this stage is so prolonged and challenging. She believes that studying these primates can provide insights into universal human traits. During a presentation on May 13, Reddy…
