University News

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

Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says

Trump hints at possible settlement with University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Overseers’ Higher Profile

Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role

by John S. Rosenberg

“Harvard Failed Her”

A searing conclusion about sexual harassment on campus

by Lydialyle Gibson

“A Prayer for Our Country”

Author Isabel Wilkerson kicks off a Harvard speaker series on storytelling and public health.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Universities in a Polarized Era

President Bacow speaks out on U.S. political conditions—and universities’ rightful role.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Forward Candidates Gain Place on Overseers’ Ballot

For the second consecutive year, petitioners have qualified to be candidates in the Board of Overseers election.

by John S. Rosenberg

How Many Undergraduates Are at Harvard Now?

Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring

by John S. Rosenberg

Peabody Museum Discovers Possible Slave Remains in Its Collections

“We must begin to confront the reality of a past in which academic curiosity and opportunity overwhelmed humanity,” Harvard president Lawrence Bacow wrote. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

A Senior Makes It Back to Campus

What’s changed—and what hasn’t

by Meena Venkataramanan

Prospective Overseers State Their Views

Responses to Harvard Magazine’s questionnaire about the University’s challenges and opportunities—and Overseers’ role in leading the institution forward

by John S. Rosenberg

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik Removed from IOP Advisory Committee

“Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis in evidence,” Harvard Kennedy School dean Doug Elmendorf wrote.