University News

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

Trump Administration Threatens Harvard’s Accreditation, Subpoenas Student Records

The federal government mounts pressure amid negotiations with Harvard.

by Nina Pasquini

Climate-Change Changes

Harvard Management Company issues its first “Climate Report,” and an update on divestment advocacy, and other institutions’ progress

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Bigger Allston ambitions, an admissions-lawsuit appeal, and a new center for cities

Brevia

Less construction in prospect, quantum science and engineering, and more

Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

The Fight for the Republic

Bill Kristol discusses the future of the Republican Party and the survival of American constitutional democracy. 

by Jonathan Shaw

Balloting Begins

The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.

by John S. Rosenberg

Martin Nowak Sanctioned for Jeffrey Epstein Involvement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences announces disciplinary actions.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Making Voters Care About Climate Change

A professor and a marketing professional try a new tack in climate-change communications.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Staff to Return August 2

The University announces a date for faculty and staff members to return, in anticipation of fall residential operations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Scrubbing Supply Chains

Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.

by Jonathan Shaw