Members of our community join the world in mourning the passing of Nelson Mandela. His example will forever epitomize leadership, conscience and courage in the quest for equality and justice. Harvard was privileged to welcome and honor him during a historic special convocation in 1998. Those present will never forget being touched by this singular…

We are fortunate and proud to have counted Seamus Heaney as a revered member of the Harvard family. For us, as for people around the world, he epitomized the poet as a wellspring of humane insight and artful imagination, subtle wisdom and shining grace. We will remember him with deep affection and admiration. And the…

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Dear Neighbor, For the past four years, members of the Harvard community have worked both internally—with faculty, students, and staff—and externally—with community members, elected officials, developers, and city planning and development staff—to craft and hone an updated vision for Harvard’s next steps in Allston. I am pleased to report that we have together accomplished a…

Dear Members of the Harvard Community, Climate change represents one of the world’s most consequential challenges.  I very much respect the concern and commitment shown by the many members of our community who are working to confront this problem.  I, as well as members of our Corporation Committee on Shareholder Responsibility, have benefited from a…

Harry Parker epitomized the coach as teacher. He saw each of his rowers not just as an athlete but as a whole person, a person learning not just how to excel at a sport but how to live a life. Generations of Harvard students will forever remember his formative influence. He was a living legend…

We are heartened that the Supreme Court today has affirmed the vital interest of universities in bringing together students from many different backgrounds and points of view. Such diversity enriches the learning experience for all our students, as they live and learn in a community whose collective variety of experiences, interests, and perspectives opens minds,…

On the Web: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/06/harvard-university-year-in-pictures-2012-2013/ Dear Members of the Harvard Community: Despite unseasonably warm weather, throngs of alumni and friends filled Tercentenary Theatre for Commencement. The Morning Exercises were punctuated by welcome levity and the Afternoon Exercises energized by Oprah Winfrey’s inspiring speech. It was an especially joyful day, reminding us of the strength of the…

Dear Colleagues, As the academic year approaches its Commencement finale, we are already anticipating the public launch of the University campaign soon after the students return in September.  The process of preparing for a campaign is one that focuses us on defining our future.  For the past several years, we have been engaged within each…