University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
“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
Harvard’s Honorary-Degree Recipients 2019
Germany’s chancellor, the University’s president emerita, an inequality expert, a museum leader, a prominent editor, and more
by John S. Rosenberg
“Design Is Not an Intellectual Exercise”
Writer and photographer Teju Cole speaks at Class Day at the School of Design.
by Lydialyle Gibson
“You Can Correct the Mistakes of My Generation”
Former president of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates
by Nell Porter-Brown
“The Path of Most Resistance”
Former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards addresses Harvard’s public-health graduates.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“The Greatest Demonstration of Public Service”
The 2019 ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony
by Jean Martin
Saluting the 2019 Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors five alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
by Jonathan Shaw
Relax, It’s Just 32,000 People
Preparing three student orators for their big day
by Jacob Sweet
A Year of “Good Progress”
Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year
by John S. Rosenberg