The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Furman on Social Security: Attention Must Be Paid Alumnus and Harvard Professor Jason Furman discusses Social Security’s impending cash crunch, consumer pessimism, and why new data about the national debt is “definitely a problem.” Paul Massari Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:57

Harvard Griffin GSAS Astronomer Memorialized “In celebrating Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin,” said FAS Dean Hopi Hoekstra at a London dedication ceremony, “we celebrate a scientist who was proven right—and a trailblazer whose presence helped make it more possible for others to be seen, heard, and believed.” Paul Massari Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:32

The Human Skills We Cannot Afford to Lose Student Shae O. Omonijo challenges extreme AI narratives, fearing the technology could lead to "deskilling" and the atrophy of expert abilities not actively practiced. Paul Massari Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:29

Colloquy Podcast: Was the American Revolution a War Against or for Empire? In his forthcoming book, Aim at Empire, University of California, Berkeley historian Brian DeLay, PhD ’04, argues that the great paradox of the Revolution was that the Patriots were fighting not only for their independence, but also for an empire of their own — and that their surprising ability to access guns and ammunitio…

A Revolutionary Career The late Brown University historian Gordon Wood, PhD ’64, shaped the way scholars understood the country’s founding for over sixty years—a career that began with his dissertation at Harvard Griffin GSAS. Emily Crowell Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:27

Making Connections, in the Brain and in Science As an undergraduate, Minsu Kim helped create the first complete connectome of a fruit fly's central nervous system. Now a PhD student at Harvard, Kim studies neural circuits and behavior, guided in part by the connectome she helped develop. Paul Massari Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:48

What Is Happiness? And Can It Be Learned? Psychologist Laurie Santos, PhD '03, talks about what really brings meaning and fulfillment to life, and what doesn't. Paul Massari Wed, 06/10/2026 - 08:19

Why Are White-Black Marriage Rates So Low? New research from Ben Goldman, PhD '24, and Jamie Gracie, PhD '25, suggests increased exposure between groups results in more couplings across class but not racial lines. Paul Massari Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:28

This Is How to Fix Our Elections Nobel-winning economist Eric Maskin, PhD '76, says a “majority rule” system would preserve elements of elections that Americans are used to, but make election results more representative of public opinion. Paul Massari Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:22

Be Well: Finding Purpose Beyond Productivity For graduate students, cultivating vocational wellness can help reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and support long-term well-being throughout the uncertainties of academic and professional life. Emily Crowell Mon, 06/08/2026 - 15:45

Find Your Center: A Boston Summer on a Budget Your Harvard ID is a golden ticket this summer. Unlock free museum nights, discounted theatre tickets, free beach trips, and much more. Emily Crowell Mon, 06/08/2026 - 15:36

Colloquy Podcast: Has the Supreme Court Become Too Powerful? Harvard Law School Professor Nikolas Bowie, PhD ’18, discusses how the Supreme Court seized the power to define what the Constitution means, and how Congress could reclaim that authority. Emily Crowell Thu, 06/04/2026 - 13:50

For the Love of Reading: The FWC's Summer Reading List The Fellowships & Writing Center has prepared its own summer reading list, comprising books we have already read and enjoyed, and books that we eagerly anticipate reading in the coming weeks. Christopher Brown Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:00

Public Health, Personal Stakes Graduating PhD student Ibou Dieye reflects on the childhood memories that drive his work, his journey from Dakar to Singapore and Minnesota, and why proving the real-world impact of healthcare financing is a matter of life and death. Emily Crowell Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:54

PhD Grads: "Science Is a Community Project" Community and mentorship shone as prominent themes at the Harvard Medical School-Affiliated PhD Programs Hooding Ceremony on May 28 as scholars received their doctoral hoods. Paul Massari Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:39

Bentsman Is Named Newcombe Fellow Harvard Griffin GSAS student joins 2026 cohort addressing questions of religion, ethics, morals, or values recognized with nation’s largest and most prestigious award for PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences. Paul Massari Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:23

Quantum Computing Program Named One of the World's Best Harvard's programs in physics and applied math, and its Quantum Initiative, made Quantum Insider's list of top 20 quantum computing Master’s and PhD programs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Paul Massari Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:09

Jerome Powell's Impact and Legacy at the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve was one of the most turbulent and politically charged in the central bank’s history. Harvard Kennedy School Professor Jason Furman, PhD '04, discusses Powell's legacy and impact at the Fed. Paul Massari Tue, 05/26/2026 - 09:51

Londa Schiebinger: 2026 Centennial Medal Citation Londa Schiebinger, AM ’77, PhD ’84, History, was awarded the 2026 Centennial Medal on May 27, 2026. Emily Crowell Fri, 05/22/2026 - 13:36

Cristián Samper: 2026 Centennial Medal Citation Cristián Samper, PhD ’92, Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, was awarded the 2026 Centennial Medal on May 27, 2026. Emily Crowell Fri, 05/22/2026 - 13:35