University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Lessons in Command
An Air Force Lieutenant General teaches ROTC graduates about leadership.
Harvard Discloses Top Earners’ Compensation
The University files its annual report for tax-exempt organizations.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2026-2027 Fellows
Scholars will tap Harvard’s intellectual resources during the coming academic year.
Harvard Releases Database of 1,613 People Enslaved by University Affiliates
Research continues to track down living descendants.
Faculty Set to Vote on Grade Inflation Proposal
Results of the email ballot will be announced on May 20.
Jason Furman to Lead Center for Business and Government
The new director of Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center bridges economic research and policy.
Harvard Awards Teaching and Mentoring Prizes
Harvard College and GSAS recognize outstanding faculty contributors.
Harvard Alumni and Faculty Win Six Pulitzer Prizes
Winners include Jill Lepore, Bess Wohl, Pablo Torre, and Hannah Natanson.
Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants
The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer.
Government Seeks to Move Funding Case to Contracts Court
In a new appellate brief, the Trump administration shifts its argument for rescinding Harvard’s grants.
Harvard Graduate Student Workers Strike
Union demands higher pay, protections for non-citizen members, and changes to the harassment complaint process.