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
Arts and Engineering
The deans of arts and humanities and the school of engineering and applied sciences share their plans and priorities.
by Jonathan Shaw
Allston Ambitions
Harvard presents its 10-year plan for institutional development in Allston.
by Jonathan Shaw
Bill Gates on AI and Innovation
At Harvard, the Microsoft co-founder discusses his biography—and artificial intelligence.
by Olivia Farrar
“Hard Truths” about Harvard’s Classroom “Compact”
An Arts and Sciences committee raises anew questions about a Crimson education.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Gift of Munch Artworks
Transformative bequest left to the Harvard Art Museums
by Jonathan Shaw
Faculty Voices, Round Two
The presidential advisory group, and the proposed senate
by John S. Rosenberg
A Shakeup at Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative
A research team’s abrupt layoff sparks wider concerns about the University project.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Making Allston Housing (More) Affordable
An affordable homeownership project is proposed on a Harvard-donated site in Allston.
by Jonathan Shaw
Jodie Foster to Receive 2025 Radcliffe Medal
The actress and filmmaker will receive the Institute’s highest honor on May 9.
by Nina Pasquini
James J. Husson Appointed Head of Development
Academic fundraising veteran joins Harvard April 1
by John S. Rosenberg