University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Renewing the News
New models for newspaper journalism in the Internet era
by Mark Travis
A Faculty Motion on Divesting Fossil-Fuel Investments
Debate elicits ideas from an apolitical, science-based call to action, to a lower-carbon-footprint endowment portfolio.
by John S. Rosenberg
Can America’s Tattered Civic Life Be Repaired?
An Institute of Politics discussion on the possibility of reconciliation in American public discourse
by Lydialyle Gibson
Divestment on the Docket
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences has a formal motion to divest from fossil-fuel production.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Nears Selection of Allston Development Partner
From among three finalists, a partner is expected to be chosen by the end of December.
by Jonathan Shaw
How a Young Alumni Movement Wants to Change Harvard’s Investment Policies
An emerging, expansive view of socially responsive endowment investments
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard and Life Sciences Partners to Build a Center for Biological Therapies
A new center aims to bring cutting-edge medicines “from laboratory to approved therapy.”
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard, Yale Students Delay Second Half of The Game
Student protestors for fossil-fuel divestment delay the second half of The Game.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Explores Slavery Connections Further
The president announces a $5-million initiative.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Graduate Students Are Getting Ready to Strike
After more than a year negotiating, the union sets a deadline of December 3.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova