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
Stanford sets fundraising record as Harvard plans campaign
Fundraising results set new record as Harvard plans capital campaign.
Harvard Corporation governance changes
A periodic governance update from Robert Reischauer and Drew Faust
Symposium highlights innovative strategies for effective learning and teaching
Harvard's initiative to enhance learning and teaching begins.
The film "Raising Renee" has roots at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
The film Raising Renee is the product of a collaboration forged at the Radcliffe Institute.
by Pat Harrison
Composer John Austin debuts "Heloise and Abelard" opera at Harvard
Composer John Austin debuts his first opera at Memorial Church.
Harvard faculty photographs from Korea on display in new exhibit
A faculty photography exhibit will be on display through March 15.
The Experiment Fund will finance students creating local start-up companies
A new venture fund to keep the "next big thing" close to Harvard
Jonathan Galassi declares himself gay in "Left-handed," a book of poetry
In a new book of poems, high-ranking editor Jonathan Galassi ’71 alludes to his homosexuality.
Claire Danes honored as Woman of the Year
The Homeland actress was at the center of the annual Hasty Pudding parade.
Harvard College applications decline 2 percent
A 2 percent decline follows years of growth.