University News

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

Garber Welcomes Class of 2030 to ‘Constellation Harvard’

Due to rain, the University held dual Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2030 in Sanders Theatre.

by Schuyler Velasco

‘What Do We Dream Of at Harvard?’

President Alan M. Garber uses traditional Memorial Church address to consider the unique qualities of human intelligence and learning.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Agrees to $53 Million Settlement in Body Parts Theft Case

The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.

by Lydialyle Gibson

FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House

After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.

by Lydialyle Gibson

New Regulations for International Students, Cambridge Liquor Laws, and Other Harvard Headlines

A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026

Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Begins an Overhaul

Long-discussed reorganization includes layoffs and the end of the Dudley Community.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Your Views on Rabbits in Love, Dark Skies, and Education

A sampling of reader reactions

Harvard College Shutters Dudley Community, Lays Off Writing Center Director

FAS leaders say restructuring will be complete by mid-October.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Nieman Foundation Taps Henry Chu as Curator

The award-winning international journalist has served as interim curator since 2025.

by Schuyler Velasco

FAS Restructuring Layoffs Begin

College staff whose jobs will be changed or eliminated were notified this week.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Hillel International Withdraws a Brief Supporting Harvard

The organization said its amicus brief had not been reviewed internally.

by Jonathan Shaw