Current Events and Campus Life
Labor leader Huerta receives medal at Radcliffe Institute
May 31, 2019
Dolores Huerta, labor organizer and civil rights activist who has devoted her life to lifting up others, was awarded Radcliffe’s highest honor Friday. Continue reading
Shining moments from Harvard’s Commencement
May 31, 2019
Not lost amid Harvard’s definitive ritual of revelry and accomplishment were the 6,665 graduates and their families, whose years of labor and sacrifice led them to the day. Continue reading
Harvard fellow ponders Modi’s second term
May 31, 2019
The Gazette talks about India’s second-term prime minister, Narendra Modi, with Harvard Kennedy School fellow Ashutosh Varshney, who recently returned from observing the country’s national ... Continue reading
What comes next for Harvard graduates?
May 31, 2019
The Gazette asked graduating seniors about their post-Commencement plans and got back a range of answers. Continue reading
At Harvard Commencement, Merkel tells grads: Break the walls that hem you in
May 30, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Harvard’s 2019 Commencement speaker, advises the new graduates to “break down the walls” that may hem them in. Continue reading
Seven Harvard Overseers, six Alumni Association directors elected
May 30, 2019
Seven alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). Continue reading
Celebrating Harvard University’s 368th Commencement
May 30, 2019
Commencement at Harvard is a day of formal ceremonies and poignant moments. Included are snippets of the latter, along with some context from celebrations past. Continue reading
Harvard looks back on the events that made 2018–19
May 30, 2019
From the beginning of last summer to Commencement Day, Harvard University has been in constant motion. Here is a selection of events and milestones marking the academic year. Continue reading
Harvard Band cymbals player has performed at 22 consecutive Harvard Commencements
May 30, 2019
Cymbalist Latonya Wright has played 22 consecutive Commencements. This year will be her 23rd. Continue reading
Reducing health care disparities is Harvard Med grad’s goal
May 30, 2019
Christine Santiago couples her background in an economically struggling household with her medical and public health training to plot a course that aims to help others. Continue reading