Online Photo Essay

A multimedia news web post showcasing campus programs designed to welcome new students to campus and provide a strong sense of community.

Fall colors gallery.

Published in October, a photo essay of our team's best photos of the previous month. 

Published in September, a photo essay of our team's best photos of the previous month. 

Hidden Worlds

Tiny worlds stir as you pause.

Butterflies drift, spores ride the air, turtles bask in shimmering ponds,

robins sing the season into morning light, squirrels race along secret paths,

and the campus hums softly beneath it all.

Tucked along the quiet shores of Mozingo Lake, the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA) offers 320 acres of outdoor adventure and discovery. Operated by Campus Recreation, it’s a place where Bearcats come together to climb, paddle, explore, and learn through hands-on experience.

The Climbing Course challenges participants to reach new heights, literally and figuratively. Featuring the Alpine Tower, Odyssey III high ropes course, and Carolina Climbing Wall, it encourages teamwork, communication, and confidence while keeping the experience fun and supportive.

As a Harvard athlete, senior Olivia Hogan-Lopez sees her home on the water, a place where she can connect with nature and chase excellence with her teammates on the boat. As a Harvard student, Hogan-Lopez wants to protect and preserve that home through research. 

Over the last several months, Hogan-Lopez has conducted research on the impact of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, commonly known as PFAS, on humans and the environment. PFAS is found in everyday products ranging from rain jackets to water bottles and non-stick pans.

Sites and sounds of ESPN's college game day on campus.

As captain of Harvard Women's Soccer, Vanessa Frelih established team culture and exemplified leadership. As a neuroscience concentrator and author of a thesis, she meaningfully contributed to the scientific community in advancing human understanding. Reflecting back on the past four years, she attributes her ability to excel in both the classroom and on the pitch to the rigorous focus that Harvard requires.

A multimedia story honoring the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Alan & Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Food Pantry on campus.