University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14

The Crimson stay unbeaten with a workmanlike win over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

“Design Is Not an Intellectual Exercise”

Writer and photographer Teju Cole speaks at Class Day at the School of Design.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Juan Manuel Santos at Harvard

Former president of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates

by Nell Porter-Brown

Cecile Richards at Harvard Chan School of Public Health

Former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards addresses Harvard’s public-health graduates.  

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard's 2019 ROTC commissioning ceremony

The 2019 ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony

by Jean Martin

Harvard Honors Graduate School of Arts and Sciences 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

Harvard Corporation’s William Lee on University Priorities

Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year

by John S. Rosenberg

James Breyer Leaving Harvard Corporation

Further transition for the senior governing board

by John S. Rosenberg

"Effective Treatment Everywhere"

A joint Harvard-University of Michigan summit addresses opioids stigma, drug marketing, and race. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

What Harvard’s Highest-Paid Employees Made in 2017

The University discloses top employees’ pay in its annual tax filing. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova