University News

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

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Assessing online course enrollments

The first analyses of online-course registrants—and "dropouts"—and other MOOC news

Michael Bloomberg will speak at Harvard Commencement 2014

Former New York mayor Michael R. Bloomberg speaks at Commencement.

Harvard seniors reflect on personal lessons they have learned

Seniors reveal some unexpected lessons learned at Harvard.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard's fall reunions have many surprising advantages.

Alumni on campus in September get to enjoy Harvard in action.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Commencement week calendar

Commencement week calendar

Harvard 2014 Commencement details

Instructions for degree candidates and others for Thursday, May 29

Visitors with disabilities can opt for aid during Harvard Commencement

Disabilities are accommodated at Harvard Commencement

A Harvard undergraduate drops a hook in the local river

A Harvard undergraduate looks riverward

by Noah B. Pisner

Nearly 100 Harvard faculty members demand fossil fuel divestment

In an open letter to Harvard’s president and Corporation, they cite many reasons for divesting fossil-fuel holdings.