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.
2017 Baccalaureate urges the importance of active looking and listening
The 2017 Baccalaureate address
Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty speak at Harvard PBK Literary Exercises
At the 2017 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises, Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty spoke about connection and conscience.
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors Announced
There are five new members of the Board of Overseers, and six new directors.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Medical School Launches HMX
The application-only courses will be open to the Harvard community and beyond.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation
Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.
Reimagining Cabot Library and Its Common Spaces
Penny Pritzker ’81 reflects on how the space has been completely transformed into more than just floors of stacks.
by Oset Babür
Studying Zika
Harvard researchers race to stem the disease’s deadly spread.
An Unpredictable Path to Student Unionization
A new election could take place as early as next fall.
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2017-2018 Fellows
Eleven of this year’s 52 fellows come from within the University.
by Oset Babür
Adams House to be renewed
Renewal will make Adams wheelchair-accessible and add new social and activity spaces.