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
Harvard Responds to Violence in Israel
As war in the Middle East rages, a war of words is fought at Harvard.
Harvard Economist Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel Prize in Economics
She identified key drivers of gender differences in the labor market.
“What Happened to the Dream?”
Loretta Lynch on pendulum of progress
The GOP's Return to Ideas?
Proposing a new Republican platform
Five Harvardians win MacArthur Fellowships
Historian Imani Perry wins for her scholarship on black Americans’ resistance to racism
Alumnus Moungi Bawendi Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Chemist revolutionized production process of quantum dots
“The Promise of This New Presidency”
Harvard officially installs Claudine Gay, its thirtieth leader.
Performing for the President
A musical and poetic “prelude” to Claudine Gay’s installation festivities
Endowment Expectations
The context for Harvard Management Company’s 2023 results
The Uses of Discomfort
The first in a series of public conversations about Harvard and the legacy of slavery