University News

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

Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

“We Only Have One Planet”

Ban Ki-moon at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Class Day

by Lydialyle Gibson

“A Calling Above All Others”

Ruth Simmons at the Graduate School of Education’s Convocation

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Larry Wilmore Follows His Path

In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams  

by Max J. Krupnick

Michelle Yeoh’s Three Tips for Success

Oscar-winning actress offers advice in Harvard Law School Class Day address.

by Nancy Walecki

The Changing of the (Financial) Guard

With the naming of a new University treasurer, a successful Harvard team begins to turn over—plus a Corporation departure.

by John S. Rosenberg

Standing Out, United

Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys. 

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

“Today You Join Something That Is Larger than Yourself”

Sixteen graduates were commissioned into the armed services at the ROTC ceremony.

by Nell Porter-Brown

“The Wise Person Learns from All People”

In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.

by Jonathan Shaw

In Defense of Academic Freedom

Natalie Diaz and Adam Falk at the Phi Beta Kappa Exercises

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Student Commencement Speakers

A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma

by Max J. Krupnick