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

Composer Ashley Fure unleashes her visceral opera “The Force of Things”

Composer Ashley Fure wants people to listen to noise.

by Jennifer Gersten

First Draft from Presidential Task Force on Inclusion and Belonging

The task force shares a preliminary report. 

by Oset Babür

2017 Radcliffe symposium on health care

A Radcliffe Institute symposium examines the recent policies—and politics—of the U.S. health system.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Professors Condemn Harvard’s Rebuff of Michelle Jones and Chelsea Manning

“Harvard has prioritized political expediency over scholarly values,” they argued. 

Harvard endowment $37.1 billion on 8.1 percent return

A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds

by John S. Rosenberg

Students Chime In on Harvard Presidential Search

An 18-student advisory committee will aid the search for a successor to President Drew Faust. 

by Oset Babür

Harvard Education Dean Ryan Named UVA President

James E. Ryan to depart at the end of the academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Shaun Donovan Joins Allston Staff

A senior advisor joins Harvard Allston planning. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Renewed Winthrop House welcomes back students under one roof

Students move into a renovated Winthrop House.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard experts shape PBS Vietnam series

Harvard experts provide access to Vietnamese sources on the war.

by John S. Rosenberg