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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

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.

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

My Plans
Executive Vice President Katie Lapp
President Bacow’s statement at FAS faculty meeting
SCOTUS Statement from President Bacow
Remembering Dr. King

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

A New Semester
Community Vaccination Rate and COVID Updates

Update on edX
Anti-Semitism

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

The Unfinished Business of Creating a More Just Society
Update on return-to-campus planning
Standing Together

Harvard president reflects on past year, and looks ahead
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Mayors play a leading role in the shaping of America — empower them
