University News

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

Harvard, Government Present Arguments in Funding Case

Judge questions relationship between antisemitism charges and grant cancellations.

by Tamara Evdokimova

“To Serve Better Thy Country and Thy Kind”

Eight graduates commissioned into the armed services at ROTC ceremony

by Nancy Walecki

Michelle Wu Tells the Truth

The Boston mayor shares her story at the College’s Class Day 2022.

by Jacob Sweet

Graduate School of Design Class Day Speaker Danielle S. Allen

Designing solutions to the “Great Pulling Apart”

by Nell Porter-Brown

Words of Wisdom at an Outdoor Baccalaureate

President Bacow addressed seniors at an in-person Baccalaureate ceremony for the first time since 2019.

by Jonathan Shaw

Forrest Gander and Theda Skocpol at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises

Both poet and orator consider the “fundamental threats” facing graduates as Commencement begins.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Student Commencement Speakers

Three 2022 graduates—and one from 2020—do the honors.

by Jacob Sweet

Zelenskyy Addresses American Universities

Ukrainian president urges help from students and institutional leaders.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay

The annual report on leaders’ compensation

by John S. Rosenberg

Serving a “Truly Mission-Driven” Institution

Retiring Harvard Corporation senior fellow William F. Lee on the University and its governance

by John S. Rosenberg

What Can Be Used to Treat COVID-19?

Harvard experts weigh in on the state and future of COVID-19 therapies.

by Nancy Walecki