University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard
Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Allston Land Company Leads Harvard Commercial Development
New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”
by John S. Rosenberg
A Quantum Science Initiative
Harvard thinks bigger about the odd realm of matter at the very smallest scale.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Medical School Advances Research with $200-Million Gift
Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.
A Turning Point for WHRB
Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.
by David McClintick
Harvard Reports a Significant Surplus
The annual financial report also documents endowment changes.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Design Dean to Step Down
Mohsen Mostafavi plans to step down after leading the Graduate School of Design since 2008.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Culinary Tour of the New Smith Campus Center
Six new vendors supply the Harvard community with coffee, cocktails, pita wraps, and much more.
by Oset Babür
Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions Make Opening Arguments
First day of trial for the case that could restrict affirmative action in college admissions
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Money Matters
The bottom line on the endowment
by John S. Rosenberg