Photo Essay
In Photos: The 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
The Head of the Charles returned to the Charles River for its 60th anniversary, drawing thousands of athletes, alumni, and fans to Cambridge’s riverside. The regatta filled the river and Harvard Square with energy as more than 11,000 athletes and hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered for a weekend of racing. Crimson photographers captured moments of focus, strength, and celebration that marked this milestone year.
In Photos: Thousands Gather For Boston's ‘No Kings’ Protest
https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/Private-Workflow/Multimedia-Features/Fall-2025/No-Kings-Protest-Boston-2025 More than 100,000 people gathered at Boston Common on Saturday afternoon for the No Kings protest, according to event organizers. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of action opposing President Donald J. Trump and his administration’s policies. Lasting from noon to 3 p.m., the protest was organized by a coalition of activist groups including Indivisible Massachusetts, Mass 50501, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts.
In Photos: Harvard Football Defeats Cornell to Extend Winning Streak
Last Friday night at Harvard Stadium, the Crimson extended their undefeated streak to 4-0 (2-0 Ivy) with a decisive victory over the Cornell Big Red. This win allowed Harvard to climb to No. 18 and No. 20 in the Stats Perform and Coaches FCS Top 25 polls.
In Photos: Harvard Football Takes Down Holy Cross
Following a decisive 59-24 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders, the Crimson advanced to 3-0 (1-0 Ivy) and climbed to No. 25 in the Stats Perform & Coaches FCS Top 25 polls.
In Photos: Car Seat Headrest Rocks Out
While on their “The Scholars” tour, indie-rock darling Car Seat Headrest made a stop at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Sep. 27.
In Photos: Harvard Football Turns Heartbreak Into Payback Against Brown
Crimson photographers follow Harvard Football as the team takes revenge against Brown in a 41-7 blowout. The Crimson advanced to 2-0, (1-0 Ivy), climbing to No. 25 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after the decisive win.
In Photos: The 53rd Annual An Evening with Champions
The 53rd Annual Evening with Champions took place last Friday and Saturday at the Harvard Bright-Landry Hockey Center. The student-run annual fundraiser brings together figure skaters from across the globe to raise money for The Jimmy Fund, the fundraising arm of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The organization has raised over $3 million since its inauguration.
In Photos: Students Vibe With Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam
Harvard Yard sprang to life as hundreds of undergraduates flocked to hear pop-punk singer Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam, an annual concert hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.
In Photos: Fight Night
In late April, the Harvard Boxing Club held their second annual fight night, delivering a series of dynamic exhibition fights to a packed crowd. Club members took to the ring to showcase months of preparation and put on a performance that had the attendees on the edge of their seats.
In Photos: Harvard’s 374th Commencement Exercises
Thousands of graduates, Harvard faculty, friends, and family crowded into Harvard Yard on Thursday for the University’s 374th Commencement Exercises. The celebration showed a united campus in support of international students as a federal judge upheld a block on the Trump administration’s attempt to end Harvard’s enrollment of international students during the exercises.
In Photos: Harvard Protests in Support of International Students
More than 300 people gathered in the Science Center Plaza to protest Trump administration threats to Harvard’s ability to enroll international students as part of a rally organized by Harvard Students for Freedom, an unrecognized student group.
In Photos: A Year of Crimson Sports
This year, Harvard Athletics gave us no shortage of unforgettable moments and Crimson photographers are proud to have been there to capture them. From the 140th playing of The Game between Harvard and Yale at Harvard Stadium, to the return of women’s basketball to March Madness for the first time since 2007, the Multimedia Board had the chance to photograph some of the biggest moments of the year. Between the Ivy League championships, record-breaking performances, and quiet moments before the whistle blew, our photographers aimed to tell the story of the Crimson through every frame. These photos are just a snapshot of the energy, effort, and emotion that defined Harvard sports this year.
In Photos: The 2025 Baseball Beanpot Championship
Harvard faced Northeastern in the 2025 Baseball Beanpot championship game at Fenway Park on April 29. The Crimson mounted a late comeback in the ninth inning but fell short, losing 5-4 in the tournament’s return to Fenway for the first time since 2019.
In Photos: The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Before dawn on April 19, crowds gathered at Lexington Battle Green to watch a reenactment of the first shots of the American Revolution. Seventy colonial militiamen faced hundreds of British redcoats in the brief first battle of the war, marking the beginning of a long struggle for independence.
In Photos: The 129th Boston Marathon
Thousands of runners flooded the streets on Patriots’ Day this past Monday for the 129th Boston Marathon, following the historic 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square. From first-timers to elite athletes, and from joyful families to dedicated volunteers, the marathon showed what the day is all about – persistence, emotion, and coming together.
From Clay to Pots: The Harvard Ceramics Program
The Harvard Ceramics Program lives in the heart of Allston on Barry’s Corner. In this photo essay, Crimson photographer Lotem L. Loeb goes behind the scenes at the program, documenting its creative explorations and the stories of its artists.
In Photos: Yardfest 2025
Students gathered in Tercentenary Theatre on Sunday for Yardfest, Harvard College’s annual spring concert. Three student bands – The Yard Bops, Stryk9, and Big Tuesday – opened the show before Grammy-nominated artist Natasha Bedingfield took the stage for a night of music, food, and celebration.
In Photos: Snapshots of Spring Break 2025
Crimson photographers traveled across the globe during the College’s spring break last week, documenting scenes from vibrant cities, quiet natural landscapes, and everything in between. From windmill villages in the Netherlands and slot canyons in Arizona to tropical ecosystems in Southern Florida and historic streets in Puerto Rico, these snapshots capture moments from across the country and around the world.
In Photos: Harvard Housing Day 2025
Thursday morning, Harvard Yard came to life with animal costumes, vibrant posters, and a cacophony of chanting from students representing each of the College’s 12 Houses for Housing Day – an annual tradition where upperclassmen welcome freshmen into their assigned Houses. Freshmen are randomly sorted and receive their assignments when enthusiastic upperclassmen burst into their dorms with House gear, signs, and lots of excitement.
In Photos: Behind the Reels at the Harvard Film Archive
Director of film conservation Haden Guest offers The Harvard Crimson a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harvard Film Archive (HFA). The HFA is one of the nation’s largest university-based film collections and Guest’s expertise brings to life the work that keeps global cinematic history alive.
In Photos: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Cynthia Erivo and Jon Hamm
Hasty Pudding Theatricals kept tradition alive with a week of festivities honoring Jon Hamm and Cynthia Erivo as the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year, kicking off the start of their 176th production season.
The Photos That Captured 2024
The Crimson looks back at some of the key moments captured by Crimson photojournalists from the past year on Harvard’s campus.
In Photos: Bookshelves Around Campus
What do Harvard students keep on their bookshelves? In this photo essay, Crimson photographers visit students across campus, asking them what they choose to keep on their shelves and why.
In Photos: Cycling Around Harvard Square
To better understand how traffic infrastructure impacts cyclist safety in Cambridge, here’s a look at three key intersections near Harvard Square.
Painting a Brighter Future with ArtLifting
In 2013, Elizabeth J. “Liz” Powers ’10 founded ArtLifting through Harvard Innovation Labs with her brother, Spencer Powers, to help artists with disabilities and financial insecurity. The organization’s mission is to connect artists with opportunities to share and sell their work. Eleven years after its inception, ArtLifting now represents more than 190 artists in 35 states. For Billy M. Megargel and Lisa Murphy, two artists based in Massachusetts, ArtLifting supports them in a different ways.