University News

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

Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come

In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.

by Jonathan Shaw

Summaries of early-spring news from Harvard

Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis

In letter, Faust responds to congressional endowment queries

A letter from President Faust details endowment restrictions, management plans, and other nuggets.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard capital campaign nears $6.5-billion goal

Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard spring 2016 news briefs

Shirley Tilghman on the Corporation, Jane Yellen at Radcliffe, encouraging entrepreneurs, aiming at endowments, and more

Harvard Kennedy School campus construction

Building capacity, literally, at the public-policy campus

Graduate School Doubles Paid Time Off for Student Parents

The annnouncement comes amid a movement to form a graduate student labor union. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Graduate Students Move to Unionize

Graduate students seek to form a labor union.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard and largest union reach contract deal

The deal marks the end of nearly a year of strained negotiations between the University and its largest labor union.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard’s annual financial report

The University's annual financial report

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Management Company overhauls endowment

Harvard Management Company makes extensive changes to enhance investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg