University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Free Speech, the Bomb—and Donald Trump
A Harvard cardiologist on the unlikely alliances that shaped a global movement to prevent nuclear war
Harvardians awarded National Humanities Medals and National Book nominations
Last week, three Harvard affiliates were awarded the National Humanities Medal and eight were long-listed for the National Book Awards.
The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge
After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future.
Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.
Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
Harvard Divinity School celebrates Convocation in its bicentennial year
Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.
by Jean Martin
Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion
University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.
Harvard Overseer Election Reforms
Moves to online voting—but raises threshold to petition for a place on the ballot.
Harvard President Faust Morning Prayers
President Faust at Morning Prayers
Convocation 2016: “I Urge You to Be Idealists”
“Talk a lot, listen even more,” Faust urged first-years. “And listen generously, so that others may take risks, too.”
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.