University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae to Join Harvard Corporation
The alumni will fill two vacancies on the University’s governing board.
Harvard Seeks Developer for its Allston Enterprise Research Campus
Developers receive request for proposals
Baby Turkey Season Comes to Harvard
A hen turkey and her seven poults have settled near the eastern end of Harvard Yard.
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
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
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.”