University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Faculty Hear Report on Trends in Hiring and Promotion
Progress reported on gender, but with notable areas of concern remaining for some minority hires
Readers Reflect: How Should Harvard Respond to the Immigration Ban?
Reflecting on Harvard’s role in the Trump administration
by Oset Babür
Harvard Files Amicus Brief in Case Against Immigration Ban
The University argues that the president’s immigration ban threatens its academic interests.
25 years, and five "Figaros": Harvard College Opera celebrates its anniversary
With swankier digs and a new name, the undergraduate company continues an operatic tradition.
Does Journalism Still Have a Future?
A panel on an anxious profession
by Oset Babür
Harvard’s broader approach to single-gender sanctions
Détente in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as more voices will be heard
How Should Harvard Respond to President Trump’s Travel Ban?
In light of the recent White House ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, what role should Harvard play?
Change for a Harvard policy on single-gender organizations?
A faculty committee will make recommendations to change or revise the policy.
Harvard Overhauls Endowment Management
Endowment staff to be reduced by half, and new senior personnel are appointed.
Harvard Memorial Church reopens
With renovations largely complete, services resume this semester.