University News

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

International Scholars and Students Targeted—Again

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces fresh investigation into Harvard’s participation in the Exchange Visitor Program.

by Jonathan Shaw

“Inventur” Revisits Postwar Germany

Taking stock of an overlooked cohort of artists: those who, during World War II, stayed in Germany—and survived

by Sophia Nguyen

Endowments, Taxed

The new tax law boosts financial pressures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Klarman Construction

Harvard Business School’s evolving campus

Final-club Finality

The Corporation decides.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Allston development, advanced standing, Medical School monies

by John S. Rosenberg

University People

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Brevia

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Harvard Aims to Become Fossil-Fuel-Free by 2050

President Faust has announced several new goals to help Harvard effectively address the threat of climate change. 

by Oset Babür

New Grad Student Union Election Will Be April 18-19

The election will replace the results of the unionization election that took place in November 2016. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“I’m a Gambler with the Movies”

Documentarian Frederick Wiseman is the first filmmaker to deliver a Norton Lecture.

by Sophia Nguyen