University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Brian D. Farrell
A professor and curator of entomology on beetles, biodiversity, and evolutionary change
by Olivia Farrar
Women of the Year
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
by John S. Rosenberg
Honoris Causa
The honorands of 2019
They Said
Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more
Hansjörg Wyss Boosts Bioengineering Innovation
A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors
by Jonathan Shaw
ART Announces Architect for New Allston Theater
U.K.-based Haworth Tompkins to design its first U.S. building
by John S. Rosenberg
Bureau of Study Counsel, R.I.P.
The College overhauls academic counseling.
by John S. Rosenberg
Dolores Huerta on the Power to Change
Radcliffe Medalist Dolores Huerta has spent her life helping people realize that they have power.
by Jacob Sweet , Lydialyle Gibson
"Listen to One Another": Harvard Commencement
Beyond the formalities, a message at the Morning Exercises of the University’s 368th Commencement
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
“Be the Voice of Health”
The pediatrician who exposed the Flint water crisis urges graduates to take action for public health.
by Nina Pasquini
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced
The newly elected Harvard Overseers and HAA directors of 2019