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

The Secrets Glaciers Tell

A Harvard class explores the glacial legacy of pollution emitted by the Roman Empire

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Commencement week 2012: events for Thursday, May 24

Honorary degrees, undergraduate speeches, anniversary song debut, Fareed Zakaria speaks, and more

Bruce Mau speaks to Harvard Graduate School of Design class of 2012

"Together, we will change the world," the designer tells the Class of 2012.

International Monetary Fund’s Christine Lagarde at Harvard Kennedy School

The International Monetary Fund’s managing director challenges Kennedy School degree candidates.

Barney Frank and Andy Samberg at Harvard College Class Day 2012 (video)

Congressman and comedian entertain and advise graduating seniors

Eric Holder urges service to justice in Harvard Law School Commencement speech

Tells students to use what they know to achieve and contribute

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg gives Harvard Business School Commencement speech

The Facebook COO also advocated open workplace communication.

Harvard governance reform Paul Finnegan elected

Governance reforms begun in 2010 progress further

Harvard ROTC Commissioning 2012

U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is guest speaker.

Harvard graduate school centennial medalists 2012

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences confers its 2012 Centennial Medals

Harvard Commencement week 2012: events for Wednesday, May 23

ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Frank, Samberg, Sandberg, Holder, and more