Current Events and Campus Life
6,665 degrees and certificates awarded at Harvard’s 368th Commencement
May 30, 2019
Harvard University awarded a total of 6,665 degrees and certificates over the 2018–19 academic year. Continue reading
Harvard grad sprints to the finish, breaking NCAA record along the way
May 30, 2019
Gabby Thomas, who concentrated in neurobiology, has a contract with New Balance and is aiming to compete in the 2020 Olympics. Continue reading
Harvard awards nine honorary degrees at 368th Commencement
May 30, 2019
Harvard University will award nine honorary degrees at its 368th Commencement on May 30. Continue reading
In Harvard Class Day speech, Gore decries attacks on facts, science, reason
May 29, 2019
Former Vice President Al Gore warned about threats to American democracy and issued a call to arms to Harvard’s graduating seniors during a pre-graduation Class Day speech. Continue reading
Harvard grad aims to blaze new trails
May 29, 2019
Adele Woodmansee arrived self-sufficient and leaves prepared to share her talents — from bow to biology — and grow even more. Continue reading
Harvard’s ROTC students receive their commissions
May 29, 2019
Seven graduating Harvard seniors received their first military assignments during a joint ROTC commissioning service in Tercentenary Theatre. Continue reading
Harvard grad celebrates cultural achievements — including her own
May 29, 2019
Simi Shah has explored and showcased South Asian American pioneers and is working to add to the accomplishments of her cultural heritage. Continue reading
Harvard’s Generation Merkel share their thoughts on the German chancellor
May 29, 2019
The Gazette speaks with members of Harvard’s Generation Merkel in advance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s commencement speech. Continue reading
Ph.D. grad found love for insects, swimming, mentoring at Harvard
May 29, 2019
Mary Salcedo, who successfully defended her thesis on insect wings, talks about her love of bugs and mentoring and her strategy for a successful doctoral program at the Graduate School of Arts and... Continue reading
Harvard’s Centennial medalists have made a dramatic impact on society
May 29, 2019
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences presented the Centennial Medal to five distinguished alumni — Carroll Bogert, Lael Branard, Roger Ferguson, Jane Lubchenco, and Joseph Nye — who have made... Continue reading