University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Students Restore the Old Burying Ground
Members of the Hasty Pudding Institute help revive the graves of former Harvard presidents.
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
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.
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.
Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
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