University News

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

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students

A longer-term decision is expected within a week.

by Nina Pasquini

After Slavery Report, What Next?

A conference considering next steps in Harvard’s reparative process

by Lydialyle Gibson

The End of Shopping Week

After much debate, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences votes to adopt a system of previous-term registration for classes.

by Jonathan Shaw

“Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow?”

The East Asian implications of the Russia-Ukraine War

by Jacob Sweet

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Named Class Day Speaker

"Defender of equity, inclusion, and opportunity" to address Class of 2022

by Nancy Walecki

Harvard’s Slave Legacy

A searching examination of the places kept “outside history,” and steps to come to terms with the University’s past

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Medalists

Four alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard’s Undergraduate Council Kerfuffle

Amid controversy, the representative student body is replaced.

by Jacob Sweet

Beyond the Crisis Du Jour

President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Horizons Spotlights Seven Scholars

Ph.D. students discuss subjects from aliens to infrastructural aesthetics.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Borrowing Goes Green

New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.

by John S. Rosenberg