University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mychal Threets Brings ‘Library Joy’ to Harvard
The librarian and social media star gave the keynote address for Harvard Graduate School of Education’s convocation.
Affinity Celebrations Continue Outside of Harvard’s Gates
At unofficial ceremonies for minority groups and veterans, speakers comment on politics.
Law School Class Day Carries On Without Michelle Wu
Striking graduate students picketed the event, which focused on student achievements and aspirations.
Harvard 2026 Commencement Photo Album
A gallery of photographs from the Commencement celebration for the class of 2026
Chan School Speakers Praise Public Health’s ‘Extraordinarily Ambitious’ Achievements
The field “has never waited for perfect times,” says former CDC director Rochelle Walensky.
Harvard Confers Five Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement
O’Brien joins journalists, a scholar of AI, and a Broadway star.
Harvard Names 2026 Centennial Medalists
Four University alumni receive the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ highest honor.
Ronny Chieng Tells Harvard to ‘Destroy AI’ as Graduates Cheer
The comedian and The Daily Show host gave the keynote address for Class Day 2026.
Lessons in Command
A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general teaches ROTC graduates about leadership.
Michelle Wu Withdraws as Law School Speaker
Boston mayor bows out because of a graduate student strike, the longest in union history.
Phi Beta Kappa Speakers Call Out a ‘Deeply Troubling’ Moment
Former Harvard President Lawrence Bacow and poet Meghan O’Rourke urge graduates to focus on character and “radical attention.”