University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues
University leaders say $1 billion per year is at risk due to federal actions
by Vivian W. Rong
On-Ramps
Harvard professional schools help their incoming students thrive.
by John S. Rosenberg
College Announces New Public-Service Leadership
An inaugural faculty director and an assistant dean direct a broader civic-engagement effort.
by John S. Rosenberg
Scholars Advocate “Managed Retreat”—Before Climate Change Sinks Coastlines
The question is no longer if, but when and how.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Memorial Church Interim Minister
Stephanie Paulsell is the successor, for now, to Jonathan Walton.
by John S. Rosenberg
Crows Know How to Have Fun
Surprising research about highly adept birds making and using tools
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Under (Green) Wraps
New construction in Allston, and renewal everywhere else, from Adams House to Andover/Swartz Hall
by John S. Rosenberg
Year One
President Bacow assesses his inaugural year.
by John S. Rosenberg
Catalyzing Bioengineering
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering gets another boost.
by Jonathan Shaw
Brevia
The Peabody’s new director, early admissions, AI, endowment taxation, and more
News Briefs
A coach cashiered, a professor sanctioned, an Allston update, and more