University News

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

Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says

Trump hints at possible settlement with University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Natalie Portman ’03: “Your Inexperience Is an Asset”

At Harvard College Class Day, the actress urges class members to forge their own paths.

by Laura Levis

David Miliband Delivers Kennedy School Commencement Address

“Never lose sight of passion,” the president of the International Rescue Committee urges.

by Zara Zhang

Centennial Medalists 2015

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences honors four distinguished alumni.

“The Spirit of Commitment and Sacrifice”

The Harvard ROTC 2015 commissioning ceremony

by Jean Martin

The Day’s Events: Wednesday, May 27

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Portman, Miliband, and Giffords.

Harvard Baccalaureate 2015: “Live Beyond Fear”

Faust tells seniors to harness fear and work for the common good.

by Jonathan Shaw

Archon Fung Appointed Harvard Kennedy School Acting Dean

Interim successor to departing David Ellwood announced

by John S. Rosenberg

Poet-novelist and Neuroscientist-explorer Launch Commencement Week

Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises feature poet Laura Kasischke and orator S. Allen Counter.

by Sophia Nguyen

This Thing We Did

The night after Commencement, one year out

by Noah B. Pisner

For Kennedy School Journals, Policy Beyond the Classroom

Through nine journals, students “take control of the narrative” surrounding public policy.

by Stephanie Garlock