University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.
by Nina Pasquini
Easing the College Transition
Rising Scholars brings incoming first-years from under-funded high schools to campus early.
by Max J. Krupnick
Larry Wilmore Follows His Path
In his Class Day address, the television writer/producer encouraged students to follow their dreams
by Max J. Krupnick
Standing Out, United
Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys.
by Ryan Doan-Nguyen
“The Wise Person Learns from All People”
In his valedictory baccalaureate address, President Bacow emphasizes the value of humility.
by Jonathan Shaw
The Student Commencement Speakers
A classicist-become venture capitalist, an enzyme scientist, and a Native American who survived a shocking trauma
by Max J. Krupnick
Faculty Honors, and a Farewell
A changing of the guard, in Mass Hall and University Hall
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class
After 60 years on the faculty, Harvard’s famous conservative is retiring.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Among the Brokenhearted
The ministry of Matthew Ichihashi Potts
by Nancy Walecki
Albanian Joins the Language Curriculum
Harvard is the only Ivy League institution to offer the rare European language.
by Suzana Vuljevic
Harvard College Admits Class of 2027
A slightly smaller applicant pool, augmented financial aid, and higher term bills
by John S. Rosenberg