Department of Athletics
The Old Jordan Field
The above Harvard Field Hockey Stadium, built in 2000, had previously been named in honor of a gift by Gerald R. Jordan ‘61. The field hockey field’s namesake transitioned after Soldiers Field, a soccer and lacrosse field, was renamed to Jordan Field.
U.S. Olympic Committee Terminates Boston Bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee and Boston 2024 organizers terminated Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Monday following several months of backlash and major changes to the bid.
Schuyler Bailar, First D1 Transgender Swimmer, Joins Harvard's Men's Team
The swimmer’s journey—from a Harvard women’s swimming recruit to an incoming member of the men’s team—is a historic one in the world of college athletics.
Boston 2024 Downsizes Harvard’s Role in Olympic Bid
The change in plans represents a dramatic change from bid documents submitted to the U.S. Olympic Committee in December.
Harvard No Longer Slated as Boston 2024 Tennis Host
Dorchester’s Harambee Park, not Harvard, would host Olympic and Paralympic tennis if Boston is selected as the host city of the 2024 Summer Games, yet another sign that Harvard’s relationship with the bid is evolving.
Boston's Olympic Bid
Harvard could factor into Boston’s plans for the 2024 Games, but its tumultuous history in Allston has some residents worried.
From Athletics to the Field of Finance
While there is no single route to securing a finance job, there are a number of built-in advantages that make the pipeline from the athletic field to the finance field a large and established one.
A New Era for Harvard Recruiting
The growth in attention to the Harvard football and men's basketball programs is largely a byproduct of the work that the teams’ coaches—Tim Murphy and Tommy Amaker—have done rebuilding their respective programs into national powers.
The Geography of Harvard Athletics
According to data scraped from the Harvard Athletics website, nearly 15 percent of Harvard athletes come from California, while just 12 percent come from non-U.S. countries.
Harvard Upgrades Stadium Field
The project, which will bring hybrid turf technology to the Stadium began on April 6 and is set to conclude by June 8.
Location Bar Graph
California leads the way with 15.0 percent of athletes hailing from the Golden State. Massachusetts is a close second at 13.4 percent.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Boston Olympic Bid
Many residents expressed concerns about Boston's 2024 Olympics bid, such as financial transparency and the impact on affordable housing, at a public meeting Tuesday.
With NCAAs, Harvard Scores Baskets and Potentially Donations
With a fifth-straight Ivy League title and yet another appearance at the NCAA March Madness tournament, Harvard's men’s basketball team is hitting the (literal) money shot.
Winter Weather Forces Athletes To Train Longer Indoors
Due to severe weather conditions that University President Drew G. Faust described as “the snowiest winter on record,” athletic teams have been forced to remain inside longer than usual for practice and conditioning this season.
Walking On, Trading Off: Athletes Reconsider Varsity Life
The choice to walk on to a Harvard sports team has major social and academic implications that non-recruited students might not anticipate before they join, influencing the make-up of their social circles and their course schedules.
Faust Says No to Fundraising for Boston 2024
Following Boston’s 2024 bid, University President Drew G. Faust says Harvard will not divert fundraising to the Olympics.
Harvard Could Benefit from 2024 Olympic Bid
If current plans hold and the International Olympic Committee picks Boston, Harvard could host up to 10 events in the 2024 Games.
Harvard in the Olympics
If Boston is chosen to host the 2024 Olympic Games, Harvard could host up to 10 events.
Boston Olympic Bid Names Harvard Venues as Hosts for 10 Events
Bid documents, released Wednesday, include plans for Harvard venues to host aquatics, fencing, field hockey, tennis, and water polo for the Olympic Games, as well as five others for the Paralympic Games.
Wheaton, Longtime Athletic Dept. Administrator, To Depart
Tim Wheaton, a former head coach of the women’s soccer team, will leave in January to become Colby College’s new athletic director.
The Myth of the Harvard Jock
The ‘jock’ stereotype couldn’t be further from the truth for many athletes on campus. Some varsity athletes stay in on their Friday nights to do homework; others spend their free time watching movies or playing ping pong. Beyond athletic prowess, there is no common thread among Harvard athletes, who come in all shapes and sizes. The perception, more so than it is inaccurate, is damaging.
Athletic Department Begins Search for Men’s Swimming Coach
The search committee will consider interim head coach Kevin M. Tyrell, who led the Crimson to its first Ivy title in six years this season, and outside candidates to replace former coach Tim D. Murphy.
Making the Grade: Student Athletes Face Conflicts with Practices and Classes
In order to fulfill their concentration requirements, many students must miss either an entire practice per week or portions of practice throughout the week.
Balancing Academics and Athletics
A member of the women's hockey team jogs across Anderson Bridge to get to practice.