University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro
A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.
University people
A new vice president for campus services, and academic honors
Harvard's Allston development director steps down
Christopher M. Gordon, who came to the University when campus expansion was on the fast track, leaves in an era of readjusted expectations.
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study announces 2010-2011 fellows list
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study has selected 48 men and women to be fellows during the coming academic year.
Feminism's work is not finished, say panelists at the Radcliffe Institute
Panelists at Radcliffe Day say feminism's work is not finished, and try to illuminate the way forward.
Radcliffe Medalist Gloria Steinem speaks on gender, violence, social justice
Accepting the Radcliffe Medal, the activist and writer spoke about gender, violence, and social justice—with a dose of humor. [video/audio]
Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement
Video, audio, photos, and text from the 2010 Commencement address by the Honorable David H. Souter
Harvard 2010 ROTC commissioning ceremony
A dozen Harvard cadets prepare to join a “learning organization.” [audio]
Recipients of Harvard honorary degrees at Commencement 2010
The honorary degree recipients, class of 2010.
Christiane Amanpour urges Harvard College seniors to travel and take chances
At Class Day, broadcast journalist Christiane Amanpour urges graduating seniors to learn about the world through traveling, taking professional chances, and grabbing "incredible opportunities." Plus, student speeches, awards, and memorials. [video/audio]
Denise Scott Brown speaks at the Harvard Graduate School of Design
Architect Denise Scott Brown recommends hitchhiking and the brave results that can emerge from tackling hard problems.