University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lehrer
The mathematician and satirist kept Harvard in his thoughts—and lyrics
More Housing in Allston
Toward another apartment complex on Harvard-owned land
General Counsel Diane Lopez to Retire
Stepping down after 30 years of University service
Allston Home for A.R.T. Approved
A 70,000 square-foot theater and teaching center, plus housing for Harvard affiliates
Academic Freedom—for All
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, some Harvard faculty members raise concerns about freedom of expression.
Allston, Beyond the Groundbreaking
Harvard’s development CEO on the ERC and what comes next
The male-female longevity gap widens
Men’s lower life expectancy fueled by COVID-19, overdoses
Painful Questions from Indigenous Leaders
A conference on Harvard’s history of injustice against Native Americans
A Dashboard for Artificial Intelligence
Computer science professor Fernanda Viégas believes “dashboards” that disclose AI models’ biases can help laypeople control AI.
Undergraduate Workers Unionize
College students join a nationwide movement to secure better wages and workplace conditions.
Mick Mulvaney Changes His Mind
You should, too, says President Trump’s former chief of staff.