University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting
Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”
Radcliffe Day: Gender Equity, Melinda French Gates
A panel on achieving gender equity, and a conversation with Radcliffe Medalist Melinda French Gates
Harvard Election Results
Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.
Harvard Graduation Morning Exercises Commencement 2021
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
Harvard Honorary Degree Recipients Commencement 2021
A Nobel-winning chemist, a documentary dramatist and a photojournalist, a preeminent news editor, and more
The Baccalaureate—and Proliferating Graduations 2021
President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster
Harvard Returns to Normal This Fall
University leaders announce that full, in-person operations will resume, with continuing public-health protocols.
President Bacow's Harvard Baccalaureate Remarks
“This has not been a typical year”—but a tradition resumes, virtually.
Assessing gender and racial equality today
A discussion on progress and retreat with Danielle Allen, Margaret Marshall, and Jane Mendillo