John Harvard's Journal

A Near-Perfect Football Season Ends in Disappointment

A loss to Villanova derails Harvard in the playoffs. 

by Dick Friedman

Harvard Commencement talk by Lawrence Bacow, Teju Cole, Angela Merkel

Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week

Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat

Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand

Alexander Rehding in brief

The Peabody professor of music, in brief

by Jacob Sweet

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”

by John S. Rosenberg

From #MeToo fallout to undergraduate education and public service

Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Headlines from Harvard’s history

University People

Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more

ART to Allston and dual-degree decision

ART to Allston and dual-degree decision

by John S. Rosenberg