University News

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

Betsy Fischer Martin Will Lead Harvard’s Institute of Politics

The Emmy-winning journalist was a mainstay of political coverage at NBC for two decades.

by Schuyler Velasco

Cure injustice as well as disease, Don Berwick tells Harvard Medical graduates

Urges new doctors to consider curing injustice as part of their role

Fareed Zakaria shares hopeful message in Harvard Commencement speech

Says the world is "at peace—profoundly so." Plus, speeches by Drew Faust and student orators

Harvard Medalists 2012: Collier, Gordons, Parker, Wallach

The medal recognizes outstanding service to the University.

Overseer and Director election results announced - Harvard Commencement 2012

Six new members will join each of the governing boards.

The choral version of Seamus Heaney's anniversary poem debuts at Commencement

Seamus Heaney's 1986 Harvard poem, set to music

Harvard awards eight honorary degrees at Commencement 2012

Eight awarded honorary degrees at 361st Commencement exercises

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