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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

Bacow discusses role of higher education institutions in 21st century

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Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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Admissions at Harvard College

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Initiative on Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery

Pilot Pulse Survey Results

Results of Harvard AAU Student Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct

Letter: Judge rules for Harvard in Admissions Case

Admissions Case

Letter: Facing up to climate change

A Message to the Community Regarding Jeffrey Epstein

Bacow urges listeners to welcome civil discourse

Year One

Harvard Magazine

Bacow sits down with lawmakers

Harvard Gazette

Letter to Secretary Pompeo and Acting Secretary McAleenan

Message from President Bacow to Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid

President Bacow defends higher ed

Harvard Gazette