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

HarvardX Announces Fall Courses 2013

Online-education partnership with MIT offers full-length classes and shorter “modules” in several disciplines.

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new reports

How to reinvigorate the humanities at Harvard is the subject of new faculty reports

Actor Jane Alexander accepts 2013 Radcliffe Day Medal

The actor and NEA leader accepts the Radcliffe Medal.

Artists at Radcliffe discuss their work and relation to audiences

Four artists talked about their work and their relationship to audiences at the opening event of Radcliffe Day.

Harvard Commencement week 2013: events for Friday, May 31

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Jane Alexander.

Oprah Winfrey Speaks at 2013 Harvard Commencement

Oprah Winfrey, Drew Faust, and Harvard events on Commencement afternoon

James Baker, William Coleman Jr., and Georgene Hershbach 2013 Harvard Medalists

Alumni are awarded Harvard Medals for extensive University service.

Harvard 2013 alumni election results

Alumni voters help shape the leadership of the University and the Alumni Association.

Harvard's 2013 honorary-degree recipients

Harvard confers honorary degrees on six men and three women.