Campus Construction

Architectural, environmental, and structural updates shaping Harvard’s physical footprint.

Modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by greenery and pedestrians.

New Regulations for International Students, Cambridge Liquor Laws, and Other Harvard Headlines

A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026

Paulson dean Francis J. Doyle III

Harvard’s new dean of Engineering and applied sciences outlines goals

School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.

Moderated by Harvard Law School's Jonathan L. Zittrain (left), planners and designers discussed the “digital campus.” In the twenty-first century, said John Palfrey ’94, J.D. ’11 (second from left), head of school at Phillips Academy, Andover, “the green fields we build on will be in cyberspace.”

A Harvard conference on the future of research universities

A Harvard conversation on campus design—with implications for Allston

by Lydialyle Gibson

Rendering of planned science and engineering complex in Allston

Allston science center unveiled, online learning, faculty awards, and more

University news briefs: retaining recruits, online learning, appointments, awards, and more

Harvard Unveils Plans for Science and Engineering Center in Allston

A 586,000-square-foot building will house labs, teaching and retail spaces—and a large atrium. 

by Laura Levis

Two men engaged in conversation at a conference table, one gesturing animatedly.

Harvard launches design engineering degree

Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard's fall-semester agenda

Freshman convocation, Morning Prayers, and pending news on the University's agenda as the academic year begins

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard University president Drew Faust and Boston mayor Martin J. Walsh participate in a community art project at the opening of the Ed Portal’s new building in Allston.

Harvard-Allston Education Portal opens new building on Western Avenue

The Harvard-Allston Education Portal opens in new space at 224 Western Avenue.

by Stephanie Garlock

The Continuum residential and retail project at Barry’s Corner (see photo position A on map)

Allston ready for academic expansion

After years of planning, significant development in Allston is imminent.

by Jonathan Shaw

William F. Lee, senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation

Harvard's William F. Lee on campaign, strategy, more

From the capital campaign to strategic priorities: a Harvard Corporation perspective on the institution at year-end

Cherry Murray

Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down

Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions