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Akshaya Ravi

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From the Gridiron to the Lab: Christopher Nowinski’s Journey

When former Harvard football player Christopher J. Nowinski ’00 first set foot on campus, he had no idea that the hits he took on the field could cause permanent brain damage. Twenty-five years after his graduation, Nowinski’s ground-breaking work on concussions is paving the way for a safer future.


New Grads Relieved After Judge Extends Harvard’s Block on DHS Order Mid-Commencement

Though many attendees had not taken in the details of the ruling, which was announced in a hearing in Boston midway through novelist Abraham Verghese’s address, they said they were glad to hear Harvard’s international students were receiving further relief.


‘Pluralism in Action’: Divinity School Celebrates Graduates With Multireligious Service

The Harvard Divinity School celebrated its graduates on Wednesday with its annual multireligious service, emphasizing pluralism at a moment when Harvard has advertised a heightened commitment to dialogue across religious difference.


Arts and Humanities Dean Praises Garber’s Resistance, Urges Grads to Defend Freedom at Senior Valediction

Harvard Arts and Humanities Dean Sean Kelly praised University President Alan M. Garber ’76 for standing up to the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the University in an address to graduating seniors — and urged them to mimic Garber by defending against “threats to freedom.”


Outside Harvard Yard, Grads Say They’re Proud of Harvard for Resisting Trump

As graduating seniors and their families lined up outside the gates to Harvard Yard, several said they were proud of the University for standing up to Trump’s attacks on Harvard and higher education.


The Government Inquiries Hounding Harvard

Harvard and its expanding legal arm are challenging 12 federal agencies in court. But beyond the high-profile lawsuits, Harvard faces at least 10 federal investigations — and more hard choices.


Ace in the Hole: Vanessa Zhang, Female Rookie of the Year

From Vancouver to Cambridge, women’s golf freshman Vanessa Zhang has driven and putted her way to success on Harvard’s team this past year. Coming off a breakout season, Zhang is the Female Rookie of the Year and is teed up for a historic career for the Crimson.