GSAS News

Zoe Hitzig, PhD '23, once believed she could help the people building artificial intelligence get ahead of the problems it would create. Slowly, she realized that OpenAI seemed to have stopped asking the questions she'd joined to help answer.

PhD candidate Aminata Ndow is part of a group of faculty, staff, students, and fellows from across Harvard who have received funding for innovative projects that foster belonging and a culture of mutual respect at the University.

Often called the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson, PhD '12, dedicated his career to ensuring that Black life and history were documented, studied, and understood as central to the American story. 
 

Senior Program Coordinator Rachael Walker and Hogle Coordinating Fellow Paul Secchia, a fifth-year PhD student, talk about what the Student Center Fellows Program is, what students gain from becoming a fellow, and how to learn more and apply before the March 9, 2026 deadline.

Fostering meaningful social connections and cultivating healthy relationships can enhance graduate student well-being during the demands and transitions of academic life.

Is it possible to find love when you’re married to your research? For these Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni, the two went hand in hand. Three couples tell their stories of first dates, courtship, and commitment.