University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

In “Little Fires Everywhere,” a Custody Battle Ignites the Comfortable Suburbs

Celeste Ng’s nimble second novel traces a cross-cultural drama in her Midwestern hometown. 

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard Law School unveils monument to slaves

Harvard Law School recognizes its ties to slavery. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Faust Condemns DACA Elimination

President Faust urges Congress to protect undocumented students through legislative means. 

Drew Faust leads last start-of-semester Morning Prayers as Harvard president

Drew Faust reflects on the University's purpose at the last start-of-semester Morning Prayers of her Harvard presidency.

by Sophia Nguyen

Convocation 2017: What Should an Education Be at Such a Moment?

Speakers reflect on the goals of a liberal arts university. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard faculty’s final-club opposition

A new motion aims to bring the proposed ban before the full Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Presidential Search Advances

Faculty and staff advisory committees unveiled

by John S. Rosenberg

The First-Generation Gap

Advocating support for first-generation Harvard students

by Alisha Ukani

Harvard building boom

A campus construction program of unprecedented proportions

by John S. Rosenberg

Recruiting economic diversity

The College admissions office shares strategies.

by Alisha Ukani