University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Graduate School of Design Class Day Speaker Danielle S. Allen
Designing solutions to the “Great Pulling Apart”
Words of Wisdom at an Outdoor Baccalaureate
President Bacow addressed seniors at an in-person Baccalaureate ceremony for the first time since 2019.
Forrest Gander and Theda Skocpol at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
Both poet and orator consider the “fundamental threats” facing graduates as Commencement begins.
The Student Commencement Speakers
Three 2022 graduates—and one from 2020—do the honors.
by Jacob Sweet
Zelenskyy Addresses American Universities
Ukrainian president urges help from students and institutional leaders.
Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay
The annual report on leaders’ compensation
Serving a “Truly Mission-Driven” Institution
Retiring Harvard Corporation senior fellow William F. Lee on the University and its governance
What Can Be Used to Treat COVID-19?
Harvard experts weigh in on the state and future of COVID-19 therapies.
Katie Lapp Steps Down as Executive Vice President
After more than a decade, an institutional voice departs.
by Jacob Sweet
The Black Hole at the Center of the Galaxy
Scientists affiliated with the Event Horizon Telescope publish the first image of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.