University News

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

The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration

Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Fitter FAS

The dean’s annual report, plus updates on the faculty and its finances

by John S. Rosenberg

Allston Performing Arts Center Planned

The project will also include Harvard housing.

by Jonathan Shaw

An Exchange of Violence

On the “exit wounds” of America’s gun industry in Mexico

by Lydialyle Gibson

Sarah Karmon to Lead Alumni Association

An HAA veteran will succeed Philip Lovejoy as executive director.

by John S. Rosenberg

Three New University Professors

Catherine Dulac, Robert J. Sampson, and Arlene Sharpe receive highest faculty appointment

Musician esperanza spalding Departs Harvard

Professor of practice cites misalignment with Harvard's priorities

by Nancy Walecki

COVID-19 Common Sense

Harvard experts on healthy holiday gatherings—and the risk of a “tripledemic”

by Jonathan Shaw

CFO Thomas Hollister to Step Down

Vice president for finance to conclude service at end of academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

“Make Elections Boring Again”

Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger on the future of democracy

by Lydialyle Gibson

Ode to a Beloved Maestro

Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra alumni honor their late conductor, James Yannatos.

by Nancy Walecki