Tom Hanks to be Harvard's 2023 commencement speaker
Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks will be the principal speaker at Harvard's commencement on May 25.
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Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks will be the principal speaker at Harvard's commencement on May 25.
The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate was introduced in 2011 and acts as a guide for eating balanced meals.
Boston University, Harvard, and Merrimack will all be battling for a spot in the Frozen Four when the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament gets underway later this week.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports from Harvard.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Spectators lined the sidewalk next to the center Friday morning.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler and Katrina Kincade report.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A Texas company is trying to bring woolly mammoths back to life.
There are six New England teams vying for an NCAA hockey title this year, including the defending champion UMass Minutemen.
A decision against the schools could mean the end of affirmative action in college admissions.
The Harvard men's basketball program was set to pay a visit to the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday. But that game has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program,
The $11.3 billion in growth over the the previous fiscal year was driven by a 33.6% return on its investments.
The case is separate from the recent college admissions scandal, but the allegations are similar.
Experts from Harvard say they might have a simple solution for concerns over airflow in schools - open windows and doors.
Harvard, Northeastern and MIT sued the Trump administration over its guidance not allowing foreign students to take online-only courses this fall.
As the sports world debates how to work around the threats of spreading the coronavirus, the Harvard hockey team is eliminating all chances.
The cancellations of large gatherings for sporting events in the Boston area have begun.
Healthy habits such as exercising for at least 30 minutes a day or drinking in moderation can help you stave off diseases for an extra decade, according to new research.
Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty.
Burgers, fries, pizza and high energy drinks impact testicular function in young men, new research out of Harvard suggests.
Harvard Coach Peter Brand sold his Needham home to Jie Zhao, the father of two of his fencers, for a huge profit.
A recent Harvard grad risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
Four people, including two police officers, were sent to the hospital after a dog attack in Boston.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
Newly released video shows the moment a bus crashed into a crowded Fitchburg terminal, trapping a man underneath it.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
A Groton man was driving home on I-93 South when a car driving the wrong-way narrowly missed him.
There's a legitimate storm system in the forecast this week for Massachusetts.
Four people, including two police officers, were sent to the hospital after a dog attack in Boston.
The Beverly school committee is weighing how to make up missed class time due to the teacher strike.
A small earthquake felt in Massachusetts had an epicenter in Lunenburg.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
It didn't take long for former New England Patriots receiver Tyquan Thornton to find a new home.
Kristaps Porzingis has taken another step toward his return for the Boston Celtics, which will bring the big man to the G League for an afternoon.
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo fired back at a report that teams owners went outside the organization asking for help developing Drake Maye.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots had another chance at some late-game heroics, but the rookie QB was picked off by the Rams on his final toss of the afternoon.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.