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

Alan Garber’s Harvard Welcome Back Letter

Harvard president welcomes students, foresees conflict in the year ahead.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Financial Outlook

What to expect after a tumultuous year

by John S. Rosenberg

President Garber, Provost Manning

Harvard’s senior leadership settled.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard to Keep Arthur Sackler’s Name on Museum and Building

The decision marks the first time the University’s new denaming review process has played out in full. 

by Nina Pasquini

Academic Freedom and Free Speech

Robert Post explains how they differ—and why it matters, especially now

by Lincoln Caplan

Task Forces Address Antisemitism and Anti-Arab Challenges at Harvard

Early findings and recommendations from the task forces on antisemitism and anti-Muslim, -Arab, and -Palestinian bias

by John S. Rosenberg

Garber Named Harvard President

Make that President Garber, new general counsel, new Art Museums director, and more

Harvard Campus New Building Projects

Post-pandemic campus building resumes on a massive scale.

by Jack R. Trapanick

Harvard Disciplinary Dysfunction

Learning from the spring protest and punishments

Harvard Names Alan M. Garber President

No longer interim; will serve through June 2027

by John S. Rosenberg