University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lehrer
The mathematician and satirist kept Harvard in his thoughts—and lyrics
“A Choice Not to Deal with Original Sin”
Loretta Lynch at Law School Class Day
Saluting the 2022 Centennial Medalists
Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.
“To Serve Better Thy Country and Thy Kind”
Eight graduates commissioned into the armed services at ROTC ceremony
Michelle Wu Tells the Truth
The Boston mayor shares her story at the College’s Class Day 2022.
by Jacob Sweet
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