University News

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

At A.R.T., the Musical “Wonder” Explores Bullying and Friendship

Auggie Pullman’s story comes to life through an inventive space metaphor 

by Olivia Farrar

James E. Ryan named new Harvard Graduate School of Education dean

James E. Ryan to succeed Kathleen McCartney on September 1.

HarvardX Announces Fall Courses 2013

Online-education partnership with MIT offers full-length classes and shorter “modules” in several disciplines.

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new reports

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new faculty reports

Actor Jane Alexander accepts 2013 Radcliffe Day Medal

The actor and NEA leader accepts the Radcliffe Medal.

Artists at Radcliffe discuss their work and relation to audiences

Four artists talked about their work and their relationship to audiences at the opening event of Radcliffe Day.

Harvard Commencement week 2013: events for Friday, May 31

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Jane Alexander.

Oprah Winfrey Speaks at 2013 Harvard Commencement

Oprah Winfrey, Drew Faust, and Harvard events on Commencement afternoon

James Baker, William Coleman Jr., and Georgene Hershbach 2013 Harvard Medalists

Alumni are awarded Harvard Medals for extensive University service.

Harvard 2013 alumni election results

Alumni voters help shape the leadership of the University and the Alumni Association.