University News
Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day
The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Max J. Krupnick
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
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Named Class Day Speaker
"Defender of equity, inclusion, and opportunity" to address Class of 2022
by Nancy Walecki
Beyond the Crisis Du Jour
President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again.
by John S. Rosenberg
Merrick Garland to Address Classes of 2020-2021 Ceremony
The U.S. Attorney General returns to Harvard.
by John S. Rosenberg
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith to Speak at Harvard Alumni Day
An alumna and faculty member at a new Harvard tradition
by Nell Porter-Brown
Civil Rights Attorney Sherrilyn Ifill to Receive 2022 Radcliffe Medal
The educator and lawyer receives the Institute’s highest honor.
by Jacob Sweet
Jacinda Ardern to Speak at Harvard Commencement
New Zealand prime minister scheduled to address graduates on May 26.
by John S. Rosenberg
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
Celebrating the Classes of ’20 and ’21
The coronavirus short-circuited their Commencement. Harvard plans a do-over.
by John S. Rosenberg