University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends
A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case
by Tamara Evdokimova
2021 Harvard Medalists
Harvard alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University
Virtual Graduation 2.0
Harvard’s second, more expansive online graduation, with honorands and more
by John S. Rosenberg
President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting
Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”
by Juliet Isselbacher
Radcliffe Day: Gender Equity, Melinda French Gates
A panel on achieving gender equity, and a conversation with Radcliffe Medalist Melinda French Gates
by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher
Harvard Election Results
Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.
The Morning Exercises, Virtual Again
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
Harvard Confers Seven Honorary Degrees
A Nobel-winning chemist, a documentary dramatist and a photojournalist, a preeminent news editor, and more
by John S. Rosenberg
The Baccalaureate, and a Multitude of Distinct Graduations 2021
President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Returns to Normal This Fall
University leaders announce that full, in-person operations will resume, with continuing public-health protocols.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Jacob Sweet