University News

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

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

The 2014 Centennial Medalists

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

The Day’s Events: Wednesday, May 28

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Sandberg, Power, Van Valkenburgh, and Kaling.

Harvard Baccalaureate 2014: “Face Outward”

Faust tells seniors to act for a better human community.

Mystical Poet and American Novelist Launch Commencement Week

Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises feature Donald Revell and Andrea Barrett.

by Francesca Annic...

The Day’s Events: Tuesday, May 27

Phi Beta Kappa exercises; Baccalaureate address

Bringing Honor to Harvard

The College’s new honor code prompts historical—and student—reflections on moral education.

by Suzanne Smith

Radcliffe Fellows for 2014-2015 Announced

Fifty fellows will pursue projects in the humanities, creative arts, sciences, and social sciences.

Expert Opinion: Avian Flu Experiments Pose Public Health Risk

Marc Lipsitch questions the ethics of creating new transmissible strains.

Rarely Seen Rothkos Highlight Harvard Art Museums’ Reopening

“Restored” by technology, Harvard Murals anchor inaugural exhibition.

by Francesca Annic...

Harvard Heavyweight Crew Wins Eastern Sprints

Takes heavyweight final and the 2014 Rowe Cup