Bacow Visits Alumni, Universities During Spring Break Trip to Middle East

University President Lawrence S. Bacow traveled to Jordan, Israel, and Palestine last week, touring universities and meeting with Harvard alumni at each stop.

Tom Hanks Named Harvard 2023 Commencement Speaker

Tom Hanks, an acclaimed actor and filmmaker, will speak at Harvard’s 372nd Commencement in May, the University announced Tuesday morning.

Coalition for a Diverse Harvard Announces Endorsements for 2023 Board of Overseers Election

The Coalition for a Diverse Harvard, an alumni advocacy group that aims to promote diversity and equity at the University, announced endorsements for five candidates in this year’s Board of Overseers election.

Mizzou Administrator Set to Become Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Dean of Students

University of Missouri Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Bill Stackman will become the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ new dean of students, Stackman confirmed in a Monday email to The Crimson.

Harvard Spent $580,000 on Federal Lobbying During Bacow’s Final Full Year in Office

Harvard spent $580,000 lobbying the federal government in 2022 — the highest dollar amount of all Ivy League institutions for the sixth time in the past seven years.

Harvard Square T Stop

Harvard Square T-Station

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow Awarded Prairie View A&M University President’s Medal

Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow was awarded the Prairie View A&M University President’s Medal by the university's outgoing president Ruth J. Simmons at a Monday afternoon ceremony.

Ruth Simmons Named Senior Adviser to the President of Harvard on Engagement with HBCUs

Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow will appoint outgoing Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons as a senior adviser to the president of Harvard on engagement with historically Black colleges and universities, the school announced Monday morning.

Thomas Lee ’65, Harvard Donor and Billionaire Private Equity Investor, Dies at 78

Thomas H. Lee ’65, a billionaire private equity investor and prominent donor to Harvard, died on Thursday at 78, according to family friend and spokesperson Michael Sitrick.

Steve Welch Oggi Gourmet

Oggi Gourmet owner Steve Welch first opened his restaurant in 2003.

Steve Welch

Steve Welch is the owner of Oggi Gourmet, a restaurant in Harvard Square that is known for its handmade pizza and sandwiches.

IOP Forum LGBTQ Envoy

Timothy Patrick McCarthy (left), lecturer at the Graduate School of Education speaks to U.S. Special Envoy Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Jessica Stern (right) on America's leadership in global LGBTQ+ rights at the IOP Forum on Wednesday.

Despite Calls for HKS Dean Resignation, Harvard President Bacow ‘Absolutely’ Has Confidence in Dean’s Leadership

Despite two open letters demanding the resignation of Harvard Kennedy School Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf this year, University President Lawrence S. Bacow said he “absolutely” still has confidence in Elmendorf’s leadership during a Tuesday interview.

Harvard President Bacow Says He Has No Power in Dean Searches, Deferring to President-Elect Gay

As Harvard President-elect Claudine Gay prepares to take office, sitting University President Lawrence S. Bacow said he will have no power over the searches for four outgoing Harvard deans.