University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Plans to reform Board of Overseers’ election procedures
Plans to overhaul the Board of Overseers’ election procedures
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.
MOOCs in the Classroom, and for Degrees
MOOC technology in classroom use, for degrees, and more
Harvard Magazine mourns Laura Levis
The untimely death of a former colleague
Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More
Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard
Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins
The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.
Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?
A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.