University News

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

Harvard, Government Present Arguments in Funding Case

Judge questions relationship between antisemitism charges and grant cancellations.

by Tamara Evdokimova

Seven Harvardians Win MacArthur "Genius" Awards in 2018

This year's winners include a composer, a health economist, and a neuroscientist.

by Oset Babür

A Space “to Convene, to Learn, and to Celebrate”

Klarman Hall, HBS’s newest building, hosts a symposium on the state of U.S. democracy and competitiveness.

by Oset Babür

Harvard Endowment Increases 5.7 Percent to $39.2 Billion

In a stronger year for universities’ investment returns, Harvard Management Company continues its overhaul.

by John S. Rosenberg

Learning About Teaching Now

Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference

by John S. Rosenberg

Brian K. Lee Appointed Vice President for Development

President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Campaign Totals $9.62 Billion

The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard in the Heartland

President Bacow listens (and builds partnerships) in Michigan.

by John S. Rosenberg

Day One

With greetings to the community, and a major faculty appointment, new Harvard president Lawrence S. Bacow sets to work.

Litigating Admissions

New filings in a lawsuit against Harvard over admissions allege discrimination against Asian-Americans.

by Brandon J. Dixon

Thinking about Space

Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.

by Lily Scherlis