University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
University and Dining Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
The union has achieved its main goals: a $35,000 income and stable healthcare costs.
Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.
Harvard health benefits up 7 percent in 2017
Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.
Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More
Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.
Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins
The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.
Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.