University News

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

Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

by Jonathan Shaw

Former ICC Prosecutor Discusses Iran, Ukraine, and Venezuela

At a Harvard event, Luis Moreno-Ocampo explains why war crimes are hard to define and prosecute. 

by Olivia Farrar

Scoundrels, Then and Now

On con men, Mark Twain, and the powers of the Harvard name

AI Hunts For Stolen Harvard Coins

A museum curator and a computer scientist track down ancient coins taken in a legendary heist.

by Schuyler Velasco

250 Years and Counting

Harvard’s ties to the Revolution ran deep.

by Joanna M Weiss

News in Brief

The FAS deficit, Corporation fellows, Epstein fallout, and more

Houghton Library Displays Revolution-era News and Propaganda

A new exhibit reveals how early Americans learned about the war.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Faculty Postpone Vote on Grade Inflation Reforms

A decision on an amended proposal to cap A’s will likely come at next month’s meeting.

by Lydialyle Gibson

FAS Plans Administrative Overhaul

Facing financial pressures, Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks ways to streamline.

by Jonathan Shaw

Pete Buttigieg Calls For a Politics of ‘Belonging’

A Kennedy School panel discusses polarization and the uncertain future of American democracy.

by Lydialyle Gibson