University News

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

Trump Says a Deal with Harvard Is Close

Administration squeezes Harvard finances, and a federal judge blasts deportation efforts as unconstitutional.

by Joanna M Weiss

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

Harvard 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

Commencement Student Speakers 2024

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 Harvard Campus Tensions

Discussing religious pluralism at Harvard Divinity School 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Students form Pro-Palestine Encampment

Protesters set up camp in Harvard Yard.

by Max J. Krupnick