John Harvard's Journal

Your Harvard 2026 Commencement Week Guide

College reunions and Alumni Day will take place the following week

Why college friendships are special

Why college friendships are special

by Melanie E. Long

Soccer program Coaches Across Continents promotes education in Africa

Nick Gates ’91 has founded Coaches Across Continents to use soccer as an educational technique in Africa.

by John Daley

David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement

The Honorable David H. Souter, retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, began a conversation about constitutional interpretation.

Excerpts from President Faust's address to alumni in 2010

In her speech to the alumni on Commencement afternoon, President Faust put the University’s interest in public service in context.

A wrap-up of rowing results

An update on men's and women's crew results

University people

A new vice president for campus services, and academic honors

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?

Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?

Volunteer tennis coach Bruce Wright tackles "moving stance"

The Harvard men’s tennis team is profiting from a new approach to movement on the court.

by Craig Lambert

Historian Vincent Brown uses multiple media to study slavery

The professor of African and African American studies uses multiple media to study slavery.

Headlines from Harvard history

Headlines from Harvard history