University News

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

Summers Will Retire as Harvard Professor

The former University president is stepping down in the wake of Harvard’s Epstein probe.

by Jonathan Shaw

Five Questions with Tien Jiang

How brushing and flossing can protect your heart

by Olivia Farrar

Five Questions with Nancy Gibbs and Thomas E. Patterson

The Washington Post laid off more than a third of its journalists. Does this signal a new era for newsrooms?

by Olivia Farrar

The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard

How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.”

by Lindsay Mitchell

Harvard’s Epstein Probe Widened

The University investigates ties to donors, following revelations in newly released files.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Magazine Questionnaire: The True Cost of Grade Inflation

A faculty committee is recommending changes to grading at Harvard College to limit an overabundance of A's. Add your voice to the conversation.

A New Landscape Emerges in Allston

The innovative greenery at Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex

News In Brief

The presidency, PhDs, research funding and more

The Enterprise Research Campus in Allston Nears Completion

A hotel, restaurants, and other retail establishments are open or on the way.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades

The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Students, Alumni to Compete at the 2026 Olympics

Six Crimson athletes are headed to the XXV Winter Games in Milano Cortina. 

by Olivia Farrar