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