University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Commencement 2025
Harvard passes a test of its values, yet challenges loom.
Children's book writer and editor Janet Pascal ’84, on revising "Fair Harvard"
Janet Pascal ’84 crafts the new final line for “Fair Harvard,” debuting this Commencement.
The “Ring of Truth”
R. J. Tarrant’s last Commencement coaching the student speakers
Harvard ROTC 2018 commissioning ceremony
President Drew Faust and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter honor Harvard ROTC’s newly commissioned officers.
by Jean Martin
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak at Harvard Class Day
The decorated author is best known for her novels and feminist writing.
FAS dean to step down and more
FAS dean to step down, John Lewis to speak at Commencement, Hillary Clinton at Radcliffe, and more
Harvard Commencement 2018
Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations
Hillary Clinton to receive Radcliffe Medal
The ceremony will take place during Commencement week on May 25.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Commencement speaker John Lewis
A civil-rights leader returns to campus.
Joe Biden, to Harvard students: “There’s Nothing Beyond Our Capacity”
In his Class Day address, the former vice president urged graduating seniors, “You have to engage.”
2017 Baccalaureate urges the importance of active looking and listening
The 2017 Baccalaureate address