University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Corporation to Drop Law School Shield Linked to Slavery

The announcement follows a Law School committee’s recommendation to abandon the shield. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Alumni coalition opposes Harvard Overseer slate

The campaign is joined as the Coalition for a Diverse Harvard organizes in response to petitioners.

by John S. Rosenberg

Steven Spielberg named Harvard’s 2016 Commencement speaker

The filmmaker will address graduates on May 26. 

by Laura Levis

Harvard Art Museums appoints Martha Tedeschi as new Cabot director

Hailing from the Art Institute of Chicago, Tedeschi will assume the role next July. 

by Sophia Nguyen

Sexual Assault Report Calls For Harvard Campus Culture Change

The report urges annual prevention training for faculty and students, more funding, and changes in final clubs. 

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Law School Committee Recommends Abandoning Shield Linked to Slavery

The recommendation follows three months of investigation into the shield’s history. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Toni Morrison speaks at Harvard, on slavery and "the literature of belonging"

The distinguished writer delivered the first of six lectures on slavery, racism, and “the literature of belonging.”

by Sophia Nguyen

Sarah Jessica Parker to speak at Harvard Law School Class Day

The actor and businesswoman will address students on Wednesday, May 25.

by Laura Levis

Harvard capital campaign nears $6.5-billion goal

Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Files Amicus Brief with NLRB in Graduate Student Unionization Case

The University argues that the relationship between graduate students and universities should remain academic, not managerial, and student labor unions would “damage private sector graduate education.”

by Marina N. Bolotnikova