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
"Smarter, Stronger, Kinder"
Sesame Street celebrates a 50-year collaboration with Harvard.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Full Report: Harvard’s Use of Race in Admissions Upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled October 1.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Debating Divestment
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses what Harvard ought to do about climate change.
by John S. Rosenberg
FAS Dean’s Academic Priorities—and Financial Constraints
Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.
Court Upholds Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions Program
Harvard’s admissions policies do not discriminate against Asian-American applicants, a federal judge ruled today.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Learning, and Teaching, As Peers
The eighth annual conference of the Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Endowment Increases 4.3 Percent to $40.9 Billion
In a year of tepid returns for universities, Harvard Management Company reports 6.5 percent gain on investments.
by John S. Rosenberg
Is Climate Change Ruining Fall?
Fewer cold nights could mean muted displays of fall color.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Mitrovica Named a MacArthur Fellow
The geophysicist has pioneered the understanding that sea-level rise around the globe will vary significantly depending on crustal dynamics and gravitational forces.
by Jonathan Shaw
Art-Making in Allston
The ArtLab debuts.
by Lydialyle Gibson