University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

Community Voices Rise in Harvard Square’s Redesign

Cambridge residents are speaking up and demanding a say in the future of the public space. 

by Oset Babür

Harvard Education and Radcliffe dean searches

Harvard seeks new leaders for the Graduate School of Education and Radcliffe Institute.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries

A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future

by John S. Rosenberg

FAS’s Inequality Initiative

The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

The Harvard sophomore running for city council

Nadya Okamoto ’20 is juggling wider aspirations and school work.

by Chloe Reichel

Health Benefits to Cost 3.8 Percent More

Growth in Harvard healthcare costs moderates. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Sunil Amrith, Kate Orff, and Damon Rich Awarded MacArthur “Genius” Grants

A faculty member and two GSD affiliates are honored.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed

How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed

by John S. Rosenberg

Public Health’s Past and Future

Michelle Williams, a year into her role as Public Health School dean

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Disappointing returns for Harvard endowment amid restructuring

CEO N.V. Narvekar assesses Harvard Management Company’s most recent fiscal-year performance, and the road ahead.

by John S. Rosenberg