University News

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

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Ronny Chieng is Harvard’s Class Day Speaker

The comedian, actor, and The Daily Show correspondent will address the 2026 College graduating class on May 27.

by Schuyler Velasco

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Harvard Faculty Approve a Cap on A Grades

Reforms to reduce grade inflation will take effect in the fall of 2027.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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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

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Harvard Stem Cell Institute Names New Faculty Co-Director

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

by Schuyler Velasco

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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

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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

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Harvard Holds a Symposium on Antisemitism and Universities

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

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Harvard Discloses Top Earners’ Compensation

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

by Jonathan Shaw

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Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows

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

by Olivia Farrar

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

Research continues to track down living descendants.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal

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

by Joanna M Weiss