University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Law School Class Day Carries On Without Michelle Wu

Striking graduate students picketed the event, which focused on student achievements and aspirations.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Data Trained This AI Model

“Talkie” is a large language model trained on only pre-1931 public domain content from Harvard libraries.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Names New Faculty Co-Director

Biology professor Lee Rubin is a leading expert on neurodegenerative diseases.

by Schuyler Velasco

George Washington’s Sash on Display at Peabody Museum Starting May 25

A famous American fashion statement helps bring Revolutionary history to life.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard 2026 Commencement Photo Album

A gallery of photographs from the Commencement celebration for the class of 2026

Meet Harvard’s 2026 Student Commencement Speakers

Two undergraduates and a Ph.D. candidate will address the graduating class on May 28.

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard Holds a Symposium on Antisemitism and Universities

Scholars discuss the paradoxes and challenges that Jews navigate on college campuses.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Discloses Top Earners’ Compensation

The University files its annual report for tax-exempt organizations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

Scholars will tap Harvard’s intellectual resources during the coming academic year.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Releases Database of 1,613 People Enslaved by University Affiliates

Research continues to track down living descendants.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal

Results of the email ballot will be announced on May 20.

by Joanna M Weiss