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.
Actress Rashida Jones ’97 named 2016 Harvard College Class Day speaker
The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.
by Laura Levis
Harvard PBK literary exercises will feature Stephen Greenblatt and Robyn Schiff
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony opens Commencement week on May 24.
Steven Spielberg named Harvard’s 2016 Commencement speaker
The filmmaker will address graduates on May 26.
by Laura Levis
Sarah Jessica Parker to speak at Harvard Law School Class Day
The actor and businesswoman will address students on Wednesday, May 25.
by Laura Levis
Fed Chair Janet Yellen to Receive Radcliffe Medal
The Radcliffe Institute will honor the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve.
Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg awarded Radcliffe Medal
This year’s Radcliffe Medalist reflects on her Supreme Court career.
Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, panel discusses Roberts Court
Radcliffe Day panel discusses “a decade of decisions and dissents.”
Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Friday, May 29
Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Ruth Bader Ginsburg
afternoon exercises
The principal speeches from the afternoon program
Harvard honors five alumni for outstanding service to the University
Five alumni are honored for long-term service to the University.