University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
“Design Is Not an Intellectual Exercise”
Writer and photographer Teju Cole speaks at Class Day at the School of Design.
Juan Manuel Santos at Harvard
Former president of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates
Cecile Richards at Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards addresses Harvard’s public-health graduates.
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.
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
James Breyer Leaving Harvard Corporation
Further transition for the senior governing board
"Effective Treatment Everywhere"
A joint Harvard-University of Michigan summit addresses opioids stigma, drug marketing, and race.
What Harvard’s Highest-Paid Employees Made in 2017
The University discloses top employees’ pay in its annual tax filing.