John Harvard's Journal


Back to Basics

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses classroom conversations, boosts aid, addresses discipline—and faces austerity

by John S. Rosenberg

The Parkland Generation

Coming of age in an era of gun violence

by Swathi Kella

2022-23 Ledecky Fellows

The 2022-2023 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows

Staying Steady

Field hockey goalie Ellie Shahbo’s quiet dominance

by Jacob Sweet

President Bacow Plans to Step Down

A post-pandemic transition, an early assessment, and the search for Harvard’s new leader

by John S. Rosenberg

Victor Clay

The new police chief introduces a new policing culture.

by Jonathan Shaw

Conferring and Confirming

Harvard’s 371st Commencement, and a celebration for the classes of 2020-2021

by John S. Rosenberg

Honoris Causa

Harvard’s 2022 honorary-degree recipients

Commencement Confetti

Tidbits from a memorable, celebratory Harvard week

The Speeches 2022

President Bacow on humility, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on democracy and social media, and Attorney General Merrick Garland on civic engagement and threats to U.S. democracy

Harvard’s Ties to Slavery

A long-awaited, unsparing picture 

by Lydialyle Gibson