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

Artist Rick Lowe speaks at Harvard Graduate School of Design's 2015 Class Day

The Houston-based public artist addressed graduates and their families.

by Stephanie Garlock

Natalie Portman ’03 Speaks at Harvard College Class Day 2015

At Harvard College Class Day, the actress urges class members to forge their own paths.

by Laura Levis

Kennedy School Commencement

“Never lose sight of passion,” the president of the International Rescue Committee urges.

by Zara Zhang

Centennial Medalists 2015

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four distinguished alumni.

Harvard ROTC 2015 commissioning ceremony

The Harvard ROTC 2015 commissioning ceremony

by Jean Martin

Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Wednesday, May 28

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Portman, Miliband, and Giffords.

2015 Baccalaureate lauds activism

Faust tells seniors to harness fear and work for the common good.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Kennedy School appoints Dean Fung

Interim successor to departing David Ellwood announced

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard PBK Literary Exercises feature Laura Kasischke and S. Allen Counter

Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises feature poet Laura Kasischke and orator S. Allen Counter.

by Sophia Nguyen

A final, post-graduation night at Harvard, recalled one year out

The night after Commencement, one year out

by Noah B. Pisner