University News

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

Free Speech, the Bomb—and Donald Trump

A Harvard cardiologist on the unlikely alliances that shaped a global movement to prevent nuclear war

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

Harvard New Rules for Campus Use

At Harvard, no chalking, camping, or excessive noise-making without permission

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard forum on political violence

A Harvard discussion on increasing threats and how to stop them

by Lydialyle Gibson

Former Women’s Hockey Coach Sues Harvard

Katey Stone alleges gender bias in handling of abuse allegations that led to her retirement.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Confers 11 Undergraduate Degrees

Protestors now found in “good standing.”

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Overhauls Disciplinary Procedures

To cope with violations of University statement on rights and responsibilities

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s Development Chief Departs

Brian Lee to step down at end of 2024

by John S. Rosenberg