University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Sexual Assault and Harassment on College Campuses
Results from the second campus survey of sexual misconduct show that sexual assault and harassment remain serious problems at institutions of higher education nationwide.
Michael Kremer wins Nobel Prize in economics
Professor Michael Kremer shares the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences with two scholars from MIT.
Harvard and University of Michigan joint summit on stigma and opioid addiction
Harvard and the University of Michigan’s second joint summit on opioids addresses stigma, race, and access to care.
Free speech and civil discourse promoted at Harvard
Opening-days messages focus on free speech and civil discourse within Harvard.
Harvard College admissions process upheld
The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled on October 1.
Modest returns: Harvard endowment up 4.3 percent
The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.
Tackling harassment, athletics, and barriers to foreign scholars and students
Tackling harassment, athletics, and barriers to international scholars and students
New HUHS director, public-service pair, social-club-sanctions lawsuit, and more
New HUHS director, public-service pair, social-club-sanctions lawsuit, and more
William Kaelin Wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Kaelin is the forty-ninth Harvard faculty member to win the Nobel.
Sesame Street's fiftieth anniversary party at Harvard
Sesame Street celebrates a 50-year collaboration with Harvard.