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

The State of the Final-Club Debate

Continuing, heated differences over single-gender social organizations

by John S. Rosenberg

Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Debt Deal

The dean’s annual report provides financial details on House renewal, the faculty census, and a new inequality initiative.

by John S. Rosenberg

Radcliffe Institute Dean Liz Cohen to Step Down

An advocate of common spaces and the arts moves on.

by John S. Rosenberg

One Step Closer to a New Alma Mater

Twenty submissions have been selected as semifinalists to replace the final line in Harvard’s alma mater. 

by Oset Babür

“Authentic” Versus “Constrained” Choices in the Classroom

A Harvard conference on diversity and academic inclusion

by John S. Rosenberg

Up Close

Composer Ashley Fure wants people to listen to noise.

by Jennifer Gersten

First Draft from Presidential Task Force on Inclusion and Belonging

The task force shares a preliminary report. 

by Oset Babür

A Diagnosis for American Health Care

A Radcliffe Institute symposium examines the recent policies—and politics—of the U.S. health system.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Professors Condemn Harvard’s Rebuff of Michelle Jones and Chelsea Manning

“Harvard has prioritized political expediency over scholarly values,” they argued. 

Harvard Endowment Increases Modestly to $37.1 Billion During Early Stages of Overhaul

A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds

by John S. Rosenberg