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Harvard's Allston development director steps down

Christopher M. Gordon, who came to the University when campus expansion was on the fast track, leaves in an era of readjusted expectations.

Responses to Justice Souter's Harvard Commencement address

The national media again take note of a Harvard Commencement address.

Articles on the urban plantscape; a prestigious math award; Commencement humor

Our news roundup includes articles on landscape architecture professor Peter del Tredici and mathematics professor John Tate, and Commencement humor from The Onion.

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study announces 2010-2011 fellows list

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study has selected 48 men and women to be fellows during the coming academic year.

Commencement speeches by Jimmy Tingle, Mary Anne Marks, Chiamaka Nwakeze

Latin salutatory by Mary Anne Marks, undergraduate English address by Chiamaka Lilian Nwakeze, and graduate English address by Jimmy Tingle [video/audio/text]

Feminism's work is not finished, say panelists at the Radcliffe Institute

Panelists at Radcliffe Day say feminism's work is not finished, and try to illuminate the way forward.

Radcliffe Medalist Gloria Steinem speaks on gender, violence, social justice

Accepting the Radcliffe Medal, the activist and writer spoke about gender, violence, and social justice—with a dose of humor. [video/audio]

Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement

Video, audio, photos, and text from the 2010 Commencement address by the Honorable David H. Souter

Harvard 2010 ROTC commissioning ceremony

A dozen Harvard cadets prepare to join a “learning organization.” [audio]

Photographs from Commencement and Reunion week at Harvard

Images from Commencement week

Recipients of Harvard honorary degrees at Commencement 2010

The honorary degree recipients, class of 2010.

Christiane Amanpour urges Harvard College seniors to travel and take chances

At Class Day, broadcast journalist Christiane Amanpour urges graduating seniors to learn about the world through traveling, taking professional chances, and grabbing "incredible opportunities." Plus, student speeches, awards, and memorials. [video/audio]