Holden Chapel, Cambridge, Mass., August 31, 2016 As delivered. Good morning. Today we begin another academic year and launch ourselves into the future—the future of this 380-year-old institution and the futures of tens of thousands of us gathered here to learn together. But this morning I want to say just a few words about the…
Freshman Convocation Address to the Class of 2020
Tercentenary Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., August 30, 2016 As prepared for delivery. Welcome, Class of 2020. When I saw many of you at Visitas last April, you were making up your minds about where you wanted to spend the next four years. I am delighted that the 1,667 of you have accepted our invitation…
2016 Remarks at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Tercentenary Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., May 25, 2016 As delivered. Good morning. It’s a pleasure to greet you—alumni, students, parents, friends—and especially the veterans who have joined us for this ceremony. I am delighted that this year we will be commissioning 12 new officers, the most since 2010. A few weeks ago, we welcomed…
2016 Commencement Speech
Tercentenary Theatre, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., May 26, 2016…
2016 Baccalaureate Service: “Who Will Tell Your Story?”
Memorial Church, Cambridge, Mass., May 24, 2016 As delivered. Greetings, Class of 2016. And so it is here—the week of your Commencement. The days of miracle and wonder when your theses are written, classes have ended, and you still have free HBO. And so it may seem strange to be gathered here today, as we…
Commencement Address at UMBC: “The Fellowship of Educated Men and Women”
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, May 19, 2016 As delivered. Thank you for this very great honor. Thank you, President Hrabowski, UMBC faculty, staff, distinguished guests, families, friends, and of course, graduating students: It is a signal honor for me to be here. Graduates, you have worked hard to arrive at this moment. You have…
Letter on Single-Gender Social Organizations
Effective June 29, 2020 The policy on Unrecognized Single-Gender Social Organizations is no longer being enforced. Read the announcement from Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow. Dear Dean Khurana: Thank you for your recommendations concerning unrecognized single-gender social organizations, including the final clubs (male and female), fraternities, and sororities. I very much appreciate your thoughtful work,…
Remarks by President Drew Gilpin Faust at signing of ROTC agreement between Harvard University and United States Air Force
As delivered. Thank you, Dean Khurana. Secretary James; distinguished guests; Harvard students, colleagues, friends: It is a true honor and a privilege to be here with you today. Five years ago last month, Secretary Ray Mabus and I signed an agreement to restore the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Harvard, and the University’s relationship…
Wadsworth House Plaque Dedication
Cambridge, Mass., April 6, 2016…
Remarks given by Congressman John Lewis at Wadsworth Plaque Unveiling
As delivered. Good morning. Bill Lee, my friend. Thank you, Madam President, for that warm and kind introduction. My beloved brothers and sisters. I’m honored to join you and the Harvard University community on this important occasion. I want to thank the students and the professors of the Harvard and Slavery research seminar for revealing…