University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

$24-Million HSPH Gift supports research into metabolic diseases such as diabetes

Gift establishes the Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research.

Master class by Stephanie Sandler on an Osip Mandelstam poem

Professor Stephanie Sandler teaches Osip Mandelstam's "Wasps," and the power of listening.

by Sophia Nguyen

William Deresiewicz tackles “Twenty Questions” at Harvard

At Harvard, the Ivy League critic faces faculty and student interlocutors.

by Olivia Munk

Harvard Management Company names Stephen Blyth new president and CEO

Stephen Blyth succeeds Jane L. Mendillo at Harvard Management Company.

Harvard endowment rises to $36.4 billion

After a 15.4 percent investment return, the losses sustained in the 2008 financial crisis are nearly recouped.

Harvard education school's $250-million capital campaign

Harvard aims to “learn to change the world” at a moment of crisis and promise in schooling.

Harvard arts sciences deanship endowed

The Edgerleys’ campaign gifts recognized

PayPal Co-founder Peter Thiel Talks Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School

Paypal co-founder and venture capitalist offers contrarian business views in a talk at Harvard Business School.

HILT conference on engagement and distance in learning and teaching

Harvard explores learning, teaching, and institutional change.

Harvard Faculty member, three alumni win MacArthur genius grants

Professor Lurie and graduates Eberhardt, Oppenheimer, and Gentry are awarded $625,000 fellowships.