University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In
As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled.
Humans on Horseback
New evidence on domestication of horses—and the spread of an ancient Eurasian culture
Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa
Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises
Ruth Simmons to Join Harvard as Senior Adviser
The former Brown University president will focus on partnerships with HBCUs.
Readying for a Reckoning
Vice provost Sara Bleich on implementing the recommendations in Harvard’s report on ties to slavery
Academic Workers Rally for Union Recognition
Amid other tough negotiations, Harvard non-tenure-track faculty and staff seek better compensation, workplace protections, and an end to term limits.
Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions
Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.
A Medical School Gift for Translational Research
Ernesto Bertarelli donates $75 million to support basic and clinical research.
The Endowment and the Environment: Year Three
Harvard Management Company’s third annual climate report
Teaching the Harvard Slavery Report
A seminar on bringing the landmark findings into the classroom
Arts and Sciences Dean Search Begins
President-elect Claudine Gay prepares to pass the baton.