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.
The polar vortex produced rapid evolution in lizards
How the polar vortex produced rapid evolution in lizards
Harvard’s zero-emissions green building
The Center for Green Buildings and Cities renovates its headquarters to consume almost zero energy.
by Alisha Ukani
Harvard President Faust to step down
President Faust’s exit timetable, and the search for her successor
Derek Bok on reforming higher ed
Derek Bok and other scholars weigh in on improving universities and colleges—and why that’s hard to do.
Harvard Social Club Ban?
A Harvard committee proposes eliminating unsanctioned student social organizations.
Business school-engineering joint tech degree
Harvard’s business and engineering faculties join forces on a new technology-design degree—before they co-locate in Allston.
New University Press director, new University Professor, and more
New University Press director, new University Professor, changing Harvard Square, and more
New Ledecky Fellows Natasha Lasky and Tawanda Mulalu join Harvard Magazine
The Ledecky Fellows provide an undergraduate perspective on life at Harvard.
An Uncertain Future for Harvard Square
Multiple property sales across Harvard Square suggest that big changes are underway. Who will shape the future of the Square?
by Oset Babür
Lieber named University Professor
The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.