University News

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

Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

by Jonathan Shaw

Treating Boston’s “Rough Sleepers”

Tracy Kidder and physician Jim O’Connell discuss health care for the homeless.

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Major League Dreams

Harvard pitcher Jay Driver hopes to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Students Protest Supreme Court Ruling

With a march and speeches, students vowed to fight back.

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

The Supreme Court Affirmative Action Rulings: An Analysis

The underlying arguments project clashing worldviews of race and appropriate remedies.

by Lincoln Caplan

Supreme Court Bans Race-Conscious Admissions

The ruling encompasses both public and private institutions of higher education.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Investigation Finds No Evidence of Hazing Culture

The Athletics Director says her department is committed to enhancing reporting policies and mental health support.

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

The Untold Story of Watercolors

Harvard Art Museums' exhibit highlights unsung facets of American watercolor.

by Nancy Walecki

Hopi Hoekstra Appointed Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean

President-elect Claudine Gay names a life scientist as her successor—and fills a crucial leadership position.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Art Museums Now Admission-Free

The new policy includes all visitors, effective immediately.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Behind the Curtain of A.R.T.’s “Evita”

A revived production for a new era

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen