University News

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

Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In

As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled. 

by Olivia Farrar

David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement

The Honorable David H. Souter, retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, began a conversation about constitutional interpretation.

Excerpts from President Faust's address to alumni in 2010

In her speech to the alumni on Commencement afternoon, President Faust put the University’s interest in public service in context.

GSAS Centennial Medalists

Scholars whose contributions to society emerged from their graduate study at Harvard

University people

A new vice president for campus services, and academic honors

Harvard's Allston development director steps down

Christopher M. Gordon, who came to the University when campus expansion was on the fast track, leaves in an era of readjusted expectations.

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study announces 2010-2011 fellows list

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study has selected 48 men and women to be fellows during the coming academic year.

Feminism's work is not finished, say panelists at the Radcliffe Institute

Panelists at Radcliffe Day say feminism's work is not finished, and try to illuminate the way forward.

Radcliffe Medalist Gloria Steinem speaks on gender, violence, social justice

Accepting the Radcliffe Medal, the activist and writer spoke about gender, violence, and social justice—with a dose of humor. [video/audio]

Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement

Video, audio, photos, and text from the 2010 Commencement address by the Honorable David H. Souter

Harvard 2010 ROTC commissioning ceremony

A dozen Harvard cadets prepare to join a “learning organization.” [audio]