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The Harvard Department of Mathematics at Its Best

We are pleased to bring you this short documentary exploring the depth and creativity of our department. Special thanks to everyone who was part of this project!
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Yunqing Tang Receives 2026 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize

Congratulations to Harvard math Ph.D. graduate Yunqing Tang, currently an associate professor at University of California, Berkeley, for receiving the 2026 New Horizons in Mathematics Prize! Tang won the prize...
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In Memory of Professor Emeritus Heisuke Hironaka

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to Professor Emeritus Heisuke Hironaka, who passed away in March, 2026 at the age of 94. He received his PhD from...
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Harvard Makes Strong Showing at 86th Putnam Mathematical Competition

Harvard scored third place among the winning teams at the 86th annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. Over 4,300 students from over 480 institutions participated in the highly competitive exam...
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