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.
Recipients of Harvard honorary degrees at Commencement 2010
The honorary degree recipients, class of 2010.
Christiane Amanpour urges Harvard College seniors to travel and take chances
At Class Day, broadcast journalist Christiane Amanpour urges graduating seniors to learn about the world through traveling, taking professional chances, and grabbing "incredible opportunities." Plus, student speeches, awards, and memorials. [video/audio]
Denise Scott Brown speaks at the Harvard Graduate School of Design
Architect Denise Scott Brown recommends hitchhiking and the brave results that can emerge from tackling hard problems.
Samantha Power delivers the Class Day address at Harvard Law School
Human-rights activist Samantha Power recommends doing work you care about. [audio/video link]
Mexican president Felipe Calderón addresses Harvard Kennedy School graduates
President Felipe Calderón of Mexico speaks of the challenges and costs of public service. [video link]
Harvard Business School Class day
Speakers at the Harvard Business School Class Day ceremony referenced both the current economic turmoil and potential paths to prosperity and justice. [audio]
Bevington, Fischer-Galati, Maskin, Nussbaum: The 2010 Centennial Medalists
This year's honorands are Shakespeare scholar David Bevington, East European historian Stephen Fischer-Galati, economist Eric Maskin, and classical philologist Martha Nussbaum.
The 2010 Baccalaureate address by President Drew Faust
President Drew Faust advises graduating seniors on finding their way in uncertain times. [audio]
2010 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises with Natalie Zemon Davis and D.A. Powell
Historian Natalie Zemon Davis speaks on "The Possibilities of Friendship." Also featuring poet D.A. Powell with a vivid new work. [video/audio]
Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?
Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?