University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

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FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House

After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Uncertainty Looms Over Planned FAS Changes

At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Betsy Fischer Martin Will Lead Harvard’s Institute of Politics

The Emmy-winning journalist was a mainstay of political coverage at NBC for two decades.

by Schuyler Velasco

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Remembering Jack Reardon

He was Harvard’s quintessential people person.

by Jonathan Shaw

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Harvard and City Leaders Celebrate ERC Opening

Phase A of the Allston project includes a hotel, residences, and a two-acre greenway.

by Laurel M. Shugart

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Science Center to Become Zimmer Hall

Harvard will rename the building following a $100 million gift from Stuart Zimmer ’91.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Construction Proceeds on Harvard’s New Economics Building

Pritzker Hall, designed for collaboration, should be complete in 2027.

by Laurel M. Shugart

A Slavery Database, New HMC Leadership, and Other Harvard Headlines

A roundup of University news from the spring of 2026

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Peek Inside the American Repertory Theater’s New Home

The planned opening of the Goel Center in Allston for performances will be in spring of 2027.

by Schuyler Velasco

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At Harvard This Spring, the Watchword Was Action

With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change.

by Joanna M Weiss

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Don’t Be A ‘Solo Superhero,’ Jonny Kim Tells Harvard Alumni

The astronaut, doctor, and Navy SEAL delivered keynote remarks on Alumni Day.

by Schuyler Velasco