University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Trump Says a Deal with Harvard Is Close

Administration squeezes Harvard finances, and a federal judge blasts deportation efforts as unconstitutional.

by Joanna M Weiss

Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets

Commencement costs strain low-income students’ budgets.

by Zara Zhang

John Paulson endows Harvard engineering with $400 million

John A. Paulson underwrites school with University’s largest gift.

by John S. Rosenberg

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg awarded Radcliffe Medal

This year’s Radcliffe Medalist reflects on her Supreme Court career.

by Stephanie Garlock

Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, panel discusses Roberts Court

Radcliffe Day panel discusses “a decade of decisions and dissents.”

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Friday, May 29

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Ruth Bader Ginsburg

afternoon exercises

The principal speeches from the afternoon program

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard honors five alumni for outstanding service to the University

Five alumni are honored for long-term service to the University.

New Harvard Overseer and HAA Directors elected in 2015

Harvard announces the 2015 election results for new Overseers and HAA directors.

Harvard Commencement 2015 Morning Exercises

Harvard's Commencement Morning Exercises

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard honorary degree recipients

The University recognizes a Nobel laureate, a public-interest lawyer, a champion of women abused in war, and more—and perhaps hopes for another entertainment by an opera star.

by John S. Rosenberg