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Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention
The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.
Harvard Graduation Morning Exercises Commencement 2021
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
Harvard Honorary Degree Recipients Commencement 2021
A Nobel-winning chemist, a documentary dramatist and a photojournalist, a preeminent news editor, and more
Jeremy Lin and Elizabeth Warren Highlight Class Days
A former NBA star and a U.S. Senator speak to new graduates.
Centennial Medalists 2021
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
The Baccalaureate—and Proliferating Graduations 2021
President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster
Harvard Returns to Normal This Fall
University leaders announce that full, in-person operations will resume, with continuing public-health protocols.
President Bacow's Harvard Baccalaureate Remarks
“This has not been a typical year”—but a tradition resumes, virtually.
Popping the Harvard Bubble
A senior’s last semester expands her sense of adventure and personhood.
Harvard Requires Student Vaccination for Fall
President Bacow releases directive to the community.
Jeremy Lin to Speak at Harvard College Class Day
The former NBA star headlines the undergraduates’ virtual celebration May 26.