University News

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

Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities

After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.

by Lydialyle Gibson

DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers

A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.

by Stuart L. Schreiber

Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment

The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women

At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women

by John S. Rosenberg

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

Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research

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

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard ART Allston architect named

U.K.-based Haworth Tompkins to design its first U.S. building

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard overhauls academic counseling, ends BSC

The College overhauls academic counseling.

by John S. Rosenberg

Dolores Huerta receives the Radcliffe Medal

Radcliffe Medalist Dolores Huerta has spent her life helping people realize that they have power. 

by Jacob Sweet , Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard 368th Commencement Morning Exercises

Beyond the formalities, a message at the Morning Exercises of the University’s 368th Commencement

by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet