University News

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

Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues

University Leaders Say $1 Billion Per Year Is At Risk Due to Federal Actions

by Vivian W. Rong

More “Cooperative” Than “Corporate”

A Radcliffe Day panel discusses women’s leadership in global healthcare.

by Lydialyle Gibson

“Go Guard the Galaxy”

Sanjay Gupta at Harvard Medical and Dental Schools

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Continuity and Change

Harvard’s 372nd Commencement exercises—with Tom Hanks on defending the American way, and President Bacow’s farewell

by John S. Rosenberg , Max J. Krupnick

New Members of Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of HAA

The new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and Elected Directors of the HAA are announced. 

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees

Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, Admiral Michael Mullins among those recognized

by John S. Rosenberg

“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