John S. Rosenberg

A “Scholar’s Scholar”

A profile of Harvard’s thirtieth president

Hopi Hoekstra Appointed Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean

President-elect Claudine Gay names a life scientist as her successor—and fills a crucial leadership position.

Harvard Art Museums Now Admission-Free

The new policy includes all visitors, effective immediately.  

Harvard Appoints Ritu Kalra as New CFO

University finance executive succeeds Thomas Hollister as vice president.  

Sunlight and Shadow

The 372nd Commencement was perfect, as the University prepares for a leadership transition.

Short and Sweet

Larry Bacow’s Harvard presidency, beyond the pandemic

Continuity and Change

Harvard’s 372nd Commencement exercises—with Tom Hanks on defending the American way, and President Bacow’s farewell

Harvard Confers Six Honorary Degrees

Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, Admiral Michael Mullins among those recognized

The Changing of the (Financial) Guard

With the naming of a new University treasurer, a successful Harvard team begins to turn over—plus a Corporation departure.

A Dean’s Adieu

Claudine Gay’s perspective on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, shortly before she becomes Harvard’s president

Henry Rosovsky Memorial Service May 31

President Bacow invites the community to remember a Harvard giant.

Larry Bacow’s Parting Push

Allston, higher-education outreach, and free speech make for a busy conclusion to the twenty-ninth president’s Mass Hall tenure.