University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Releases Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Force Reports
The two reports find similar problems but, at times, work against each other.
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.
by Nina Pasquini
David Deming Announced as Harvard College Dean
Economist, Kirkland House faculty dean to succeed Rakesh Khurana
by Max J. Krupnick
FAS Dean Outlines Preparations for Loss of Federal Funding
“To preserve our mission, we must act now,” Hoekstra says at faculty meeting
by Jonathan Shaw
Two Momentous Faculty Retirements
Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Centralizing University Discipline
Harvard establishes new disciplinary procedures for campus protest violations.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Sues Over Funding Freeze
The University takes the Trump administration to federal court.
by Max J. Krupnick
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker
The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Threatened
Ability to host foreign students also in jeopardy
by Jonathan Shaw
Back to Basics
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses classroom conversations, boosts aid, addresses discipline—and faces austerity
by John S. Rosenberg