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

A large red letter "A" towers over two black silhouettes reaching up and one walking away.

Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades

The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

James Meredith

James Meredith speaks at Harvard Graduate School of Education

James Meredith asks, “What will happen to this child if I don’t do my duty?”

Geoffrey Canada

Geoffrey Canada delivers graduation address at Harvard Kennedy School

In a graduation address, the social activist tells degree candidates they might just be the "greatest generation yet."

ROTC’s Harvard Class of 2013 (from left): Colin Dickinson, Christian Yoo, Gavin Pascarella, Brian Furey, and Courtney Diekema

Harvard ROTC 2013 commissioning ceremony

Harvard’s president, in ROTC address, urges better understanding between civilians and their military.

From Left: Arnold Rampersad, Louise Richardson, Sherry Turkle, and Everett Mendelsohn

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Honors 2013 Centennial Medalists

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

Harvard Commencement week 2013: events for Wednesday, May 29

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by O’Brien, Moore, Wurman, and more

The Class of 2013 processed through the Old Yard to Memorial Church for the Baccalaureate service, which includes an address from President Drew Faust.

Live a life of "Running Toward" president Faust tells graduating Harvard seniors

In her baccalaureate address, President Faust tells the graduating class to live a life of engagement.

August Kleinzahler

Harvard literary exercises Kleinzahler and Greenhouse

August Kleinzahler and Linda Greenhouse at Harvard's Commencement-week literary exercises

Evelynn Hammonds

Harvard College dean Evelynn Hammonds steps down

An abrupt transition at the end of a challenging academic year

Harvard President Drew Faust greets the winners of the President's Challenge for social entrepreneurship in her office, in advance of the public announcement of their win. Florian Mayr '13 (from left), Matthew Polega '13, Drew Faust, and Scott Crouch '13 are pictured in Massachusetts Hall.

Student-led teams Nucleik and MUSEY win 2013 Harvard challenges

Student-led teams Nucleik and MUSEY win Harvard challenges.

Hansjӧrg Wyss

Harvard Wyss bioenginnering institute $125-million gift

Harvard's biologically inspired engineering institute garners additional funding from founding donor Hansjӧrg Wyss