Annual Report
The Harvard Ed Portal serves as a hub of Allston-Brighton, connecting Harvard University and its neighbors through programs, resources, and learning opportunities. Community benefts include youth mentoring and academic enrichment, digital literacy, workforce and economic development, arts and culture, health and wellness, and initiatives aimed at fostering lifelong learning. These programs are designed for people of all ages, reaching Boston Public Schools students and educators, as well as local families, artists, small businesses, job seekers, and working professionals.
The Ed Portal also provides scholarships and tickets that enable access to various campus resources and programs, including the Harvard Extension School, Harvard Museums, American Repertory Theater, and Harvard Athletics. By supporting learning and community building initiatives, the Harvard Ed Portal strengthens the relationship between Harvard and Allston-Brighton.
Harvard values its longtime partnership with the Allston-Brighton neighborhood and the City of Boston. In addition to providing a comprehensive accounting of Harvard’s commitments to the Allston-Brighton community, the annual report provides an in-depth update on many of the exciting collaborations and programs taking place in the community every day.
As new opportunities for discovery, collaboration, and community life take shape in Allston-Brighton, we continue to build strong connections between Harvard and its neighbors. Through educational programming, lifelong learning, workforce development, and support for small businesses and the arts, the University helps to ensure that our community thrives.
Alan M. Garber President | Harvard University