University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students
A longer-term decision is expected within a week.
by Nina Pasquini
Words of Wisdom at an Outdoor Baccalaureate
President Bacow addressed seniors at an in-person Baccalaureate ceremony for the first time since 2019.
by Jonathan Shaw
Forrest Gander and Theda Skocpol at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
Both poet and orator consider the “fundamental threats” facing graduates as Commencement begins.
by Lydialyle Gibson
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.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Pay
The annual report on leaders’ compensation
by John S. Rosenberg
Serving a “Truly Mission-Driven” Institution
Retiring Harvard Corporation senior fellow William F. Lee on the University and its governance
by John S. Rosenberg
What Can Be Used to Treat COVID-19?
Harvard experts weigh in on the state and future of COVID-19 therapies.
by Nancy Walecki
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.
by Jonathan Shaw
The 2022 Pulitzer Prizes
Erin Kelly and Salamishah Tillet honored for “searing” and “stylish” writing in biography and criticism
by Lydialyle Gibson