University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Nieman Foundation Names Henry Chu as Interim Curator

Veteran LA Times journalist calls attention to press freedom

by Vivian W. Rong

Judge Says Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students

Trump hints at a possible settlement with the University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

AI and Algorithms in Contemporary Fine Art

In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.

by Olivia Farrar

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

Isaac Kohlberg to Step Down as Head of Harvard Technology Development

Partnerships and licensing office could become more critical as funding cuts loom

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s Standoff: The Legal Teams

A roster of lawyers on both sides

by Max J. Krupnick

Snapshots of Harvard History | Summer 2025

Including profundity and pretzels

What do antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias look like on Harvard's campus?

The two reports find similar problems but, at times, work against each other.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Medical School Renames Diversity Office, Revamps Recruitment Program

The latest in a broader rollback of DEI at the University

by Nina Pasquini