University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
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]
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]