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

A New Cast for the Semitic Museum

A replica of the Dream Stele, part of Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian’s efforts to revitalize the museum

by Sophia Nguyen

Final Clubs: Toward a Vote

The faculty votes down a limit on regulating single-gender social organizations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Endowments: The Specter of Taxation

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Transformative Gift of Dutch Drawings

George Abrams ’54, J.D. ’57, donates his collection to the Harvard Art Museums. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Debate and Doubt”

The spirit of Harvard Law School, at 200, in a divisive era

by Lincoln Caplan

Community Voices Rise in Harvard Square's Redesign

Cambridge residents are speaking up and demanding a say in the future of the public space. 

by Oset Babür

Dean Searches Debut

Harvard seeks new leaders for the Graduate School of Education and Radcliffe Institute.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Finances: Strengths and Warning Signs

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg

FAS’s Inequality in America Initiative

The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

The Harvard Sophomore Aiming for City Council

Nadya Okamoto ’20 is juggling wider aspirations and school work.

by Chloe Reichel