University News

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

12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University 

by Nina Pasquini

Saluting the 2024 Centennial Medalists

Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.

by Jonathan Shaw

The “Dangers and Duties that Lie Ahead”

Drew Giplin Faust and Tracy K. Smith at the Phi Beta Kappa Exercises

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Dazzling Class of Zebras

The Harvard class of 2024 baccalaureate

by Jonathan Shaw

Overseer and HAA Director Members Elected

Harvard announces the results of the annual balloting.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Class Day Speakers Announced

Admissions dean William Fitzsimmons ’67 and Currier House security guard Bill Oliverio to address Harvard class of 2024 

by Nina Pasquini

Courtney B. Vance Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker

The actor, producer, and writer will address alumni May 31. 

by Nina Pasquini

Update: Harvard Encampment Ends

As protest numbers dwindled, organizers and administrators reached an agreement

by Max J. Krupnick

Orators Three

Harvard’s student Commencement speakers 2024

by Max J. Krupnick

Faculty Senate Debate Continued

Harvard professors highlight governance concerns.

by John S. Rosenberg

An Interfaith Answer to Campus Tensions

Discussing religious pluralism at Harvard Divinity School 

by Lydialyle Gibson