University News
Alumni Cheer on Harvard
At Alumni Day, ringing endorsements of Harvard’s fight
by Max J. Krupnick
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
President Bacow’s Harvard Baccalaureate Remarks
“This has not been a typical year”—but a tradition resumes, virtually.
by Lawrence S. Bacow
Jeremy Lin to Speak at Harvard College Class Day
The former NBA star headlines the undergraduates’ virtual celebration May 26.
by John S. Rosenberg
Kevin Young to Address Harvard Alumni Association
The acclaimed poet and director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will speak at the annual meeting on June 4—and other graduation-week speakers are announced.
by John S. Rosenberg
HAA Honors Three Alumni for Service
Alumni Association announces Harvard Medalists.
by Nell Porter-Brown
This Spring, Next Fall
The spring semester, coronavirus KO’s in-person Commencement, and fall prospects
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Commencement to Be Virtual Again
The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.
by John S. Rosenberg
Reunions, Alumni Meeting to Be Virtual
The alumni association announces the inevitable.
by John S. Rosenberg