University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power
The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.
SFFA v. Harvard lawsuit could determine the fate of affirmative action
The lawsuit that could determine the fate of affirmative action
Ruth Okediji, intellectual property law expert
A Nigerian-born professor who brings unusual perspective to intellectual-property law
Blavatnik gift accelerates Harvard Medical School research
A $200-million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation paves the way.
Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard
Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination.
Harvard Allston Land Development Company
New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”
Harvard Pushes to Advance Basic and Applied Quantum Physics
Harvard thinks bigger about the odd realm of matter at the very smallest scale.
Harvard Medical Record $200 Million Research Gift
Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.
David Elliott leaves WHRB board
Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.
Harvard Financial Report Surplus
The annual financial report also documents endowment changes.
Harvard Design Dean to Step Down
Mohsen Mostafavi plans to step down after leading the Graduate School of Design since 2008.