University News

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

Harvard Retains Winthrop Name

Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming

by Max J. Krupnick

Trump Administration Aims at Harvard Funding

Part of concerted effort to target campuses labeled antisemitic

by John S. Rosenberg

Improving Harvard College and Graduate School Discipline

After the 2024 encampment, a Faculty of Arts and Sciences committee recommends changes.

by John S. Rosenberg

How to Protest Effectively

A Harvard Kennedy School panel on today’s resistance movements

by Lydialyle Gibson

Teaching Israel/Palestine at Harvard

Course probes the modern history of the Holy Land.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Education School Dean Appointed

Nonie K. Lesaux transitions from interim to permanent dean.

by Nina Pasquini

Increasing Access

President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus

by Alan M. Garber

Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity

Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Responds to Protests

Smaller campus actions draw administrative and online responses.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Announces Hiring Freeze

Amid funding uncertainties, the University prepares for austerity

by Max J. Krupnick

Roche to Be Tenant in Allston

First lease for Harvard’s commercial enterprise zone

by Jonathan Shaw