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Navigating the Unknowable

Professor Michelle C. Sanchez, PhD ’14, offers insights on the strength of faith and understanding from the Christian tradition and the study of philosophy. 

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Harvard Divinity School Professor Michelle Sanchez
Evgenia Eliseeva (EXTERNAL LINK ONLY)
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A Conversation with Math’s Lauren K. Williams

The Advising Project recently sat down with Lauren K. Williams, Dwight Parker Robinson Professor of Mathematics, to chat about all things advising. Williams discussed topics including industry jobs, getting stuck while doing research, and the rewards of being a graduate advisor. 

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Gunnar Klack
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Garber to Lead Harvard Beyond 2026-27 Academic Year

Alan M. Garber, PhD '82, has agreed to extend his service as president of Harvard University for an indefinite term beyond the end of the 2026-27 academic year, Penny Pritzker, senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation, announced Monday.

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Alan M. Garber, PhD ’82
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How a Few Star Scientists Develop Many of Tomorrow’s Cures

Targeting funding toward a small group of the most productive scientists and institutions could dramatically accelerate life-saving medical breakthroughs, says research co-led by PhD student Connie Xu.

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The Sounds of Healing

PhD student Samora Pinderhughes works with music and art to create healing rooms, showcase the work of individuals healing from structural violence, and establish spaces where people can come to grips with it.

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Building Community, Spreading Joy

Even as Atte Kadoma and Isaias Ghezae are immersed in demanding PhD programs at Harvard, being  resident advisor brings balance to their lives and enriches both their student experience and their scholarly pursuits.

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Atte (left) and Isaias (right) organized, “A Taste of Africa,” a food and music sampling event for Perkins residents. Featured dishes, from left to right, are Congolese poulet mayo, sweet fried plantains, and Congolese beignets.
Atte (left) and Isaias (right) organized, “A Taste of Africa,” a food and music sampling event for Perkins residents. Featured dishes, from left to right, are Congolese poulet mayo, sweet fried plantains, and Congolese beignets.
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