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Celebrating the Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 takes center stage at Harvard’s 375th Commencement on Thursday, May 28. Explore student profiles to learn about the dedicated scholarship and ambitious plans of graduates from all of the University’s degree-granting Schools.

Meet the Graduates

Advancing the Public Good

Every day, Harvard students, faculty, staff, and alumni leverage their knowledge and expertise to effect positive change in the world through research, teaching, and community leadership.

  • President Alan Garber on stage with President's Innovation Challenge winners
    May 12, 2026
    Campus & Community

    Moved to Act

    Using the sun to power oxygen delivery in Africa, developing AI to mitigate risks on construction sites, and curing chronic inflammatory diseases with novel small molecules are a few of the winning ideas from the 2026 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.

  • Merit Cudkowicz sits at a desk in an office
    May 11, 2026
    Science & Health

    Glint of Light in Therapy for ALS

    After three decades of research, Harvard Medical School professor Merit Cudkowicz achieved a breakthrough in the fight against ALS. A new study co-led by Cudkowicz found that the drug tofersen can radically slow—and in some cases reverse—the course of the disease in a small subset of patients with a rare genetic variant, proving for the first time that this illness can be stopped.

  • Michael Brenner, Doug Melton, and Boaz Barak
    May 7, 2026
    Faculty & Research

    Fostering Collaboration with the Private Sector

    Three prominent Harvard faculty—stem cell scientist Doug Melton, theoretical computer physicist Boaz Barak, and applied mathematics scholar Michael Brenner—have been appointed Catalyst Professors, a distinguished role that allows leading faculty to pursue industry and academic work concurrently.

Two Harvard School flags in the Yard

Advocate for Harvard and Higher Education

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Promoting Civil Discourse, Dialogue, and Education

The University is committed to cultivating a campus culture of empathetic curiosity, open inquiry, constructive dialogue, and the free exchange of ideas.

  • Several Harvard faculty members sit in a classroom
    May 5, 2026
    Campus & Community

    A Palpable Shift in Academic Culture

    Faculty have observed rapid and significant progress in the two semesters since the adoption of the Classroom Social Compact Committee report, which offered a host of recommendations aimed at recentering academics and fostering civil discourse at Harvard College.

  • Ariel Procaccia
    April 24, 2026
    Harvard in the World
    Faculty & Research

    Using AI to Promote Public Conversation

    Laude Institute, a nonprofit research organization, has awarded a “Moonshot” seed grant to a Harvard-led research team building an advanced, AI-supported online platform that allows people across the political spectrum to come together and actually hear each other.

  • Sheila Heen speaks at a podium
    April 23, 2026
    Faculty & Research

    Why We All Need a Reality Check

    Learning how to accept feedback—even blistering criticism—and gain something from it is an invaluable skill that can make us better at our jobs and even better citizens, argues Harvard Law School professor Sheila Heen JD ’93, a world-renowned expert on negotiation and conflict resolution.

A gate in Harvard Yard with a red brick building in the background

Progress on Efforts to Combat Discrimination on Campus

The University provides updates on substantive and ongoing actions to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias; anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian bias; and strengthen the campus climate.

Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias
Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab, and Anti-Palestinian Bias

Resources for Our Community

Harvard is dedicated to fostering an environment in which every member of our community feels welcome, safe, and supported. Explore reports, resources, and guidelines that aim to provide support, affirm our values, and address challenges we face together.

Combating Antisemitism & Anti-Israeli Bias Combating Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab & Anti-Palestinian BiasReport on Open Inquiry and Constructive DialogueReport on Institutional Voice in the UniversityPulse Survey on Inclusion & BelongingResources in Times of CrisisUpdate on University Rights and ResponsibilitiesCampus Use RulesResearch Funding at Risk
President Garber sitting on his couch looking out the window

Wonder Served Him Well

In a Q&A with the Harvard Gazette, President Alan Garber AB '77, PhD '82 reflects on the curiosity and sense of wonder that have guided his path—from student to physician, economist, and University leader—and how those values continue to shape Harvard’s mission today.

Read Q&A with President Garber

Harvard University Leadership and Governance

By charter, Harvard has two governing boards that perform the essential roles ordinarily associated with a board of trustees. Together, the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers help to shape the University’s agenda and assure that Harvard remains true to its mission.

Learn About the Harvard Corporation Learn About the Overseers