University News

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

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Honorary degree recipients 2019

The honorands of 2019

Harvard Commencement talk by Lawrence Bacow, Teju Cole, Angela Merkel

Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week

Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat

Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”

by John S. Rosenberg

From #MeToo fallout to undergraduate education and public service

Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova

University People

Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more

A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more

A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more

DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers

A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.

by Stuart L. Schreiber

Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research

A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors

by Jonathan Shaw