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
Harvard Offers to Pay More Than Half of West Station Cost
The University tries to advance transit near its Allston commercial-development zone.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
DACA Deferred
Immigration issues in the Harvard community
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard College Delays General-Education Curriculum
A surprising change in plans to revise the College course of study
by John S. Rosenberg
Tamara Elliott Rogers to Step Down
As vice president, she directed the historic multibillion-dollar Harvard Campaign.
by John S. Rosenberg
Hasty Pudding Announces 2018 Man and Woman of the Year
Mila Kunis and Paul Rudd will be receive their awards on January 25 and February 2, respectively.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Must Hold New Graduate-Student Union Election
A final vote tally finds that 1,526 students voted against forming a labor union and 1,396 voted in favor.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Overseer and HAA Director Candidates
The official nominees for 2018 are announced.
Harvard Faces Endowment Tax
The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.
by John S. Rosenberg
North Carolina Firm Buys Brattle Street Buildings
A North Carolina-based investment firm has purchased 1-8 and 17-41A Brattle Street.
by Oset Babür
Bryan Stevenson on the Shadow of White Supremacy
“I don’t think slavery ended in 1865 —I think it just evolved. I think it turned into decades of terrorism and violence and lynching.”
by Lydialyle Gibson