University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
HAA Announces Overseers and Directors Slate for 2026
Alumni will vote this spring for members of two key governing boards
Committees reshape Harvard governance
Charters for the senior governing board’s new centers of expertise and oversight
Social Innovation Challenge grant program announced for student ventures
Grants for Harvard student entrepreneurs
Library employees offered voluntary retirement package
Employees qualify if they have 10 years of service and are 55 or older.
Emily Rauh Pulitzer named National Arts Medalist
Honoring the collector and supporter of the Fogg Art Museum renovation
Tommy Lee Jones named Harvard Arts Medalist
The actor, Class of 1969, will receive his award in April.
Occupy Harvard demonstrators protest potential library staff cuts
Demonstrators moved into Lamont Library Café Sunday evening.
Ashbery, Sen, Darnton, Delbanco, Appiah win National Humanities Medals
Harvard faculty members and alumni recognized
President, provost, protestor messages on Harvard libraries
The administration says reorganizations, and staff reductions, will support better user experiences and a stronger system.
Harvard faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering
Harvard's George Church, genomics pioneer, and William George, healthcare and management leader, are recognized.
Panel on Islamophobia and anti-Americanism with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
A panel addresses cultural misunderstandings and Arab "emancipation."