University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard President Claudine Gay Testifies Before Congress
On antisemitism, “I have sought to confront hate while preserving free expression.”
by Max J. Krupnick
Bearing Witness to Terrorism
Harvard Chabad, IDF, and Bill Ackman screen October 7 Hamas footage
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Responds to Violence in Israel
As war in the Middle East rages, a war of words is fought at Harvard.
by Max J. Krupnick
Alumnus Moungi Bawendi Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Chemist revolutionized production process of quantum dots
by Max J. Krupnick
Performing for the President
A musical and poetic “prelude” to Claudine Gay’s installation festivities
by Lydialyle Gibson
A “Romper Room” Diploma
President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2023: The New Crew
Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders
by John S. Rosenberg
Embracing AI
The dawn of the virtual teaching fellow
by Jonathan Shaw
After Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court upends admissions.
by Jonathan Shaw , Lincoln Caplan
Irene Soto Marín
Ancient history professor studies coins, ceramics, and Zelda.
by Max J. Krupnick