University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Nancy Gibbs and Thomas E. Patterson
The Washington Post laid off more than a third of its journalists. Does this signal a new era for newsrooms?
Short and Sweet
Larry Bacow’s Harvard presidency, beyond the pandemic
Sunlight and Shadow
The 372nd Commencement was perfect, as the University prepares for a leadership transition.
Honoris Causa
Harvard’s 2023 honorary-degree recipients
Easing the College Transition
Rising Scholars brings incoming first-years from under-funded high schools to campus early.
Kari Nadeau
Multi-allergy immunotherapy pioneer Kari Nadeau returns to Harvard
Alumni Day with Mary Louise Kelly
The All Things Considered cohost emphasized the importance of reporting to democracy.
Oldest and First
Bertram A. “Bert” Huberman ’44 and Ruth Samuels Villalovos ’49 led the alumni parade.
President-elect Claudine Gay Announces Interim Deans
Appointments for engineering and public health schools, extension of divinity school dean’s tenure
Financing Climate Adaptation—and Deciding What to Let Go
How to think about rising threats and the costs of responding.
Public Health with Empathy
Ophelia Dahl, awarded the 2023 Radcliffe Medal, discusses Partners In Health.