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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Finding Our Roots, Shaping American Culture

Cambridge in America’s "25 Years, 25 Stories" ongoing series celebrates the people, ideas, and achievements that have shaped our community over the past quarter century through interviews and reflections from remarkable Cantabrigians. Read our latest story featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr. and explore how his work continues to shape conversations around history, identity, and culture.
We're marking our 25th Anniversary!

We're marking our 25th Anniversary!

Learn more about our mission, how we're celebrating, where we've been, and where we're going.

Meet the CAST 2026 Tour Managers: Louisa Hailey and Natalie Sen-Yen Ng’s Excellent Adventure Begins!

Meet the CAST 2026 Tour Managers: Louisa Hailey and Natalie Sen-Yen Ng’s Excellent Adventure Begins!

Louisa Hailey and Natalie Sen-Yen Ng will lead the 2026 Cambridge American Stage Tour (CAST), combining creative and logistical roles to bring a Shakespeare production across the eastern United States.

Upcoming events

Chicago

Chicago, IL: The Greek Islands Luncheon

event May 30, 12.00pm CDT
location_on Chicago, IL

Our annual Cambridge in Chicago Saturday lunch at the Greek Islands Restaurant!

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Stephen Toope

Montreal, QC: Cambridge Reception with Stephen J. Toope

event June 4, 6.00pm EDT
location_on Montreal, QC

You are invited to a special Cambridge reception on Thursday, June 4 in Montreal, featuring Professor Stephen Toope, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

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Washington, DC: 73rd Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Dinner

event June 5, 7.00pm EDT
location_on Washington, DC

You're invited to the 73rd Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Dinner in D.C.

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CUSAC

Cambridge and the American Experiment

May 21 2026

On May 29, 2026, when a group of leading scholars, journalists, artists, politicians, and historians gather at the Ray Dolby Centre at Cambridge, the University will continue and deepen its centuries-long relationship with the United States.

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The Declaration of Independence: Its Resonance and Relevance Then and Now

April 27 2026

At a Cambridge in America event in Washington, DC, historian Gary Gerstle and journalist Charles Lane explored how the United States Declaration of Independence emerged from war, contradiction, and uncertainty, and why its questions about democracy and equality still resonate nearly 250 years later.

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On Winning: CUBC Coxswain Sammy Houdaigui (Fitzwilliam 2025)

April 15 2026

Sammy Houdaigui reflects on a demanding race and the surprising celebrity status that followed his team’s triumph. His story brings the drama, preparation, and aftermath of the Boat Race to life.

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Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy Matters

Discover Philanthropy Matters—a celebration of the profound generosity that connects Cambridge in America (CAm) supporters with the heart of Collegiate Cambridge.

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25 Years, 25 Stories

As Cambridge in America marks 25 years of connecting the University and its alumni across North America, we’re highlighting 25 remarkable individuals whose stories reflect the innovation, discovery, and global reach of Cambridge.

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Vice-Chancellors

Leadership, Legacy and the Future of Higher Education

In honor of CAm’s 25th anniversary, we brought together the current and former Vice-Chancellors of the University of Cambridge for a wide-ranging conversation spanning more than two decades of vision, impact, and growth.

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