University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Paul Ryan Warns Congress Is Losing Power—and Blames Both Parties
At Harvard Kennedy School, the former House speaker reflected on executive overreach, DEI, and “wokeism.”
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim to Speak at Harvard in June
The American Navy SEAL, born to immigrants, is a doctor and a space traveler.
Chan School of Public Health Department Chair Departs for UCLA
Kari Nadeau, an environmental health leader, will serve as the dean of the Fielding School of Public Health.
Department of Education Investigates Harvard Admissions and Antisemitism Claims
The University calls federal actions “retaliatory.”
Trump Administration Sues Harvard over Civil Rights
The March 20 suit seeks to rescind research grants that were restored in an earlier court ruling.
Radcliffe Acquires a Black Feminist’s Archive
An architect of Black women’s studies, Barbara Smith introduced the concepts of “identity politics” and “intersectionality.”
One of Harvard’s Oldest Structures Is Hiding Behind a Beer Garden
A crumbling wall in Harvard Square holds centuries of the city’s story, if you know how to read it.
Can We Disagree Better? A Harvard Professor Has Tips.
Kennedy School professor of public policy Julia Minson on how to improve political conversations
Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention
The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.
The Celts in Art and Imagination
A new exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums traces 2,500 years of Celtic art.
Harvard Faculty Debate Plan to Cap A Grades
At a lively meeting, faculty members weighed a grade inflation plan that most agreed is imperfect.