University News

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

Trump Administration Unveils New Attacks on Harvard

Government tightens financial oversight of Harvard, threatens to pull student aid.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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

Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Thursday, May 28

Honorary degrees, undergraduate speeches, Patrick speaks, and more

Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly at Harvard Law School Class Day

Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly speak at Harvard Law School Class Day.

by Nell Porter-Brown