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An Evening of Celebration and Connection

Join us for Harvard Division of Continuing Education’s (DCE) Evening of Celebration and Connection, celebrating five decades of impact through scholarship.
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Harvard Summer School Spotlight: Highlights from Summer 2025

Join Sandra Naddaff, Dean of Harvard Summer School, in looking back at the highlights of Summer 2025.

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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture

Join Dean Nancy Coleman and Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., world-renowned psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness, for the inaugural Dean's Distinguished Lecture.
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Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement Spotlight: The Importance of Lifelong Learning

Join Tess O’Toole and members of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement community for a discussion on the importance of lifelong learning.
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Professional & Executive Development Spotlight: The Future of Work

Join Pamela Rucker in a discussion with Dean Nancy Coleman, David Shore, and Anne Dwojeski-Santos on the future of work and the role of alternative credentials in employee training.

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Harvard Extension School Spotlight: Conversation on AI and Religion

Join Dean Suzanne Spreadbury as she speaks with Chris Berlin about the intersections of artificial intelligence and religion.
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DCE Celebrates 50 Years: Fireside Chat with Dean Nancy Coleman & Dean Hopi Hoekstra

On January 29, Dean Nancy Coleman will kick off our year of celebration with a virtual fireside chat exploring DCE’s rich history and its pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education. The event will feature interviews and reflections with notable DCE leaders and special guests.