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.
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly to Speak at Harvard Law School
The former U.S. Representative and the NASA astronaut will speak on May 27.
Harvard PBK literary exercises to feature Laura Kasischke and Allen Counter
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony opens Commencement week on May 26.
Deval L. Patrick Named Harvard’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
A first-generation Harvardian, the former Massachusetts governor will be “welcomed home” on May 28.
Harvard's 363d Commencement, with Aretha Franklin and George H. W. Bush
The University’s 363rd Commencement, featuring George H. W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, Michael R. Bloomberg, and more
Harvard Commencement Michael Bloomberg Drew Faust
President Drew Faust on universities' role, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on tolerance, and a seventieth reunion puts learning and life in perspective
Harvard Commencement 2014 graduates plans, Barbara Bush, and more
Class of 2014 careers and concerns, hockey jersey for the Corporation's senior fellow, degrees conferred, and more
Harvard honorary degrees George H. W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, Isabel Allende
At the 363rd Commencement, honorary degrees for George H. W. Bush, Michael R. Bloomberg, Aretha Franklin, Isabel Allende, Joseph Stiglitz, and more
Dean Huntington Lambert give mother Joan an Extension diploma
Extension dean Huntington Lambert gave his mother, Joan, her 1973 diploma.
Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the science and ethics of engineering life
A Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the science and ethics of engineering life.
Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the place of women writers
Radcliffe Institute panel discusses the place of women writers.