University News

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

Eating for the Holidays, the Planet, and Your Heart

“Sustainable eating,” and healthy recipes you can prepare for the holidays.

by Olivia Farrar

“Presenting Jane," and a youthful summer for the New York School

A rediscovered short film, with new commentary by Jane Freilicher and John Ashbery ’49, Litt.D. ’01, gives a glimpse of the New York School's early days.

by Matthew Browne

Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg

At Harvard, Ross Douthat, Charmaine Yoest, and others discuss conservatism

In a fractious election season, the Schlesinger Library held a discussion about ideology, trust, and how to expand its reach.

by Sophia Nguyen

"I once knew a girl": Carrie Mae Weems at Harvard's Cooper Gallery

Viewing Carrie Mae Weems’s art—and hearing her voice—at the Hutchins Center’s Cooper Gallery

by Lily Scherlis

Anna Deavere Smith welcomes Harvard to a "lecture-performance" on hospitality

In her “lecture-performance,” playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith practiced and preached “Radical Hospitality.”

by Matthew Browne

Harvard Notifies Thousands in Admissions Lawsuit

The College notifies tens of thousands of applicants about the request for admissions data.

by John S. Rosenberg

Two Harvardians awarded Nobel Prizes

Two Harvardians win Nobel Prizes, in peace and in economics. 

Harvard health benefits up 7 percent in 2017

Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.

by John S. Rosenberg

Plans to reform Board of Overseers’ election procedures

Plans to overhaul the Board of Overseers’ election procedures 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion

Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.

by John S. Rosenberg