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Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery

Our commitment to truth means that we must embrace it even when it makes us uncomfortable or causes us pain. And the truth is that slavery played a significant part in our institutional history.

Here is the truth about Harvard’s historical ties to slavery

Here is one such truth: Slavery powerfully shaped Harvard.

Bacow discusses role of higher education institutions in 21st century

Harvard president says they wield greatest influence through teaching, scholarship, even in crisis like Ukraine

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Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The deplorable actions of Vladimir Putin put at risk the lives of millions of people and undermine the concept of sovereignty.

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Admissions at Harvard College

Our admissions process, in which race is considered as one factor among many, makes us stronger.

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President Bacow

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My Plans

Executive Vice President Katie Lapp

President Bacow’s statement at FAS faculty meeting

SCOTUS Statement from President Bacow

Remembering Dr. King

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Season’s Greetings from the Bacows

Committee to Articulate Principles on Renaming

Letter to Acting Chief Andria Strano in support of the proposed rule on DACA

Spring Commencements

Climate Change: Update on Harvard Action

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A New Semester

Community Vaccination Rate and COVID Updates

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Update on edX

Anti-Semitism

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COVID-19 Updates

Remarks to ROTC graduates

New Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church

COVID-19 Updates and Vaccination at Harvard

New Chief of Police

Letter to the Honorable Tracy L. Renaud

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The Unfinished Business of Creating a More Just Society

Update on return-to-campus planning

Standing Together

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Harvard president reflects on past year, and looks ahead

The Harvard Gazette

A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard

Mayors play a leading role in the shaping of America — empower them

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Commencement

Report of the External Review Committee to Review Sexual Harassment

Steering Committee on Human Remains in Harvard Museum Collections