University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
A celebration of Matthew Meselson
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
Harvard Commencement morning exercises 2018
The 367th Commencement: the student speakers, the honorary-degree recipients, and the full spectacle of Harvard’s Morning Exercises
Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School
Senator Jeff Flake speaks at Harvard Law School’s Class Day.
Harvard Graduate School of Education Convocation 2018
John Silvanus Wilson Jr.’s spirited message for the School of Education’s graduates—and for Harvard.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2018-2019 Fellows
This year's cohort includes more than 50 scholars from around the world, and Harvard's own community.
by Oset Babür
Bridget Terry Long Named Dean of Harvard Education School
The education economist will become dean on July 1.
Harvard Will Bargain with Grad-Student Union
Graduate students voted 1,931-1,523 last month to form a labor union.
Bill Gates talks with students
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
Tomiko Brown-Nagin to Lead Radcliffe Institute
The legal historian will become dean on July 1.
Graduate Students Vote to Unionize
The outcome means that thousands of graduate students can begin collective bargaining with the University.