University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Honors Rose Byrne
The Bridesmaids actress celebrated her 2026 Woman of the Year Award with a roast and a parade.
Harvard Commencement speakers Spielberg, Faust, more
Commencement oratory from Steven Spielberg, Drew Faust, and others
Harvard 365th Commencement highlights
A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more
Chao Center Dedicated at HBS
Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.
Freedom of Association and Final Clubs
Faculty members debate final clubs and freedom of association.
Broad Institute Researchers Find New Method to Edit RNA
Feng Zhang ’04 and his team build on previous discoveries in editing DNA.
Bonauto, Cardoso, Spielberg Harvard honorary degrees
The University confers honorary degrees on six men and three women.
Harvard appoints David M. Rubenstein to senior governing board
An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board
Final Club Fallout
Harvardians react to social-club sanctions.
Overseers results
Alumni Association-nominated candidates win; the University reports on the balloting early.
Harvard endowment leader Stephen Blyth on medical leave
Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence