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.
“Be the Voice of Health”
The pediatrician who exposed the Flint water crisis urges graduates to take action for public health.
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced
The newly elected Harvard Overseers and HAA directors of 2019
Harvard Commencement Honorands 2019
Germany’s chancellor, the University’s president emerita, an inequality expert, a museum leader, a prominent editor, and more
“Design Is Not an Intellectual Exercise”
Writer and photographer Teju Cole speaks at Class Day at the School of Design.
Juan Manuel Santos at Harvard
Former president of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates
Cecile Richards at Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards addresses Harvard’s public-health graduates.
Harvard's 2019 ROTC commissioning ceremony
The 2019 ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony
by Jean Martin
Harvard Honors Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors five alumni whose contributions to society emerged from their study at Harvard.
Relax, It’s Just 32,000 People
Preparing three student orators for their big day
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Corporation’s William Lee on University Priorities
Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year