University News

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

12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University 

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard College Reinstitutes Mandatory Testing

Applicants for the class of 2029 must submit scores.

by Jonathan Shaw

Climate-Solutions Investments Exceed 1 Percent of Endowment Assets

Harvard Management Company’s fourth annual climate report

by Jonathan Shaw

Admissions Evolving

The class of 2028—plus admissions policy concerning diversity, standardized tests, and legacies

by John S. Rosenberg

Renovating Gund

Renovations on Gund Hall of Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) to be completed by next year. 

by Nina Pasquini

News in Brief

Commencement speaker, new Corporation Fellows, and more

Harvard in the Interim

The University’s interim president and provost address a challenging agenda.

by John S. Rosenberg

Dirt Flies

Construction on Harvard’s commercial enterprise research campus and new theater in Allston

Sasha

Sasha, the police dog of Harvard University

by Nina Pasquini

Diversifying Diet

A little-known diet improves cardiovascular health through several distinct mechanisms. 

by Nina Pasquini

Civil Discourse and Institutional Neutrality Task Forces

Two Harvard working groups assess constructive dialogue, institutional voice

by Max J. Krupnick