University News

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

Five Questions with Peter R. Girguis

A Harvard professor of evolutionary biology on what lurks in the deep sea  

by Olivia Farrar

Designing for “Changing Climates”

An exhibit on landscape architect Bas Smets

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard to Offset All Electricity Emissions by 2026

Harvard enters partnership to advance sustainability goals.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard's 2024 Sustainability Report

Pursuing sustainability, Harvard lays the groundwork for campus-wide electrification.

by Jonathan Shaw

Silent Study-Ins

Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.

by Max J. Krupnick

The State of Harvard’s Arts and Sciences

The dean’s annual report, and other business, after a year of upheaval

by John S. Rosenberg

President Garber’s Agenda

Focusing on Harvard’s academic opportunities and frontiers

by John S. Rosenberg

“Building Bridges” Across Disagreements

Harvard establishes a fund for student projects that create community.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Finances in a Challenging Year

The fiscal 2024 report details narrowing margins, but stronger endowment returns.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Alumnus Wins Chemistry Nobel

David Baker ’84 invents new proteins not found in nature.

by Lydialyle Gibson