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May 28, 2020
Honoring the Class of 2020
I am sure you’ve imagined this moment for quite some time. But let’s face it: It’s far different than any of us could have predicted when this semester began, but there are actually some upsides to this kind of celebration.
Latest from the President
Keep up-to-date with President Lawrence Bacow by reading latest news, directives and thoughts.
The Unfinished Business of Creating a More Just Society
Recent weeks have brought yet more devastating tragedies across our nation. The heartbreaking killings of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright, two young people who had so much of their lives yet to live, and the…
Update on return-to-campus planning
Guided by public health expertise, we aim to welcome as many students as possible this fall, and the Schools will be sharing updates with their respective communities.
Standing Together
Dear Members of the Harvard Community, For the past year, Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders have been blamed for the pandemic—slander born of xenophobia and ignorance. Our own friends and colleagues have had insults…