University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lehrer
The mathematician and satirist kept Harvard in his thoughts—and lyrics
Harvard Medalists
Four alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University
Harvard’s Undergraduate Council Kerfuffle
Amid controversy, the representative student body is replaced.
by Jacob Sweet
Beyond the Crisis Du Jour
President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again.
Harvard Horizons Spotlights Seven Scholars
Ph.D. students discuss subjects from aliens to infrastructural aesthetics.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Borrowing Goes Green
New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.
One Shot at Hollywood
Actor and producer Alex Molina on filming a feature-length thriller in a single take
News Briefs
Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track
Brevia
Associate Justice-in-waiting Jackson, the College class of 2026, and more University news
Harvard’s Social Media Influencers
How students make videos for a world fascinated by Harvard
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Graduates Leave No One Behind
The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over—but promises remain unfulfilled.
by Jacob Sweet