University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit
Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University
by Nina Pasquini
“The Promise of This New Presidency”
Harvard officially installs Claudine Gay, its thirtieth leader.
Performing for the President
A musical and poetic “prelude” to Claudine Gay’s installation festivities
by Lydialyle Gibson
Endowment Expectations
The context for Harvard Management Company’s 2023 results
by John S. Rosenberg
The Uses of Discomfort
The first in a series of public conversations about Harvard and the legacy of slavery
by Lydialyle Gibson
An “Egalitarian Curiosity”
How to encourage free speech and inquiry on campus
by Jonathan Shaw
Martha Tedeschi to Step Down from Harvard Art Museums
Director, appointed in 2016, plans to retire in June 2024.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf to Step Down
Plans to conclude service at end of academic year
by John S. Rosenberg
A “Romper Room” Diploma
President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2023: The New Crew
Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders
by John S. Rosenberg
Parkes Named Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean
The computer and data scientist is known as a listener and a leader.
by Jonathan Shaw