University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In
As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled.
Congress taxes Harvard, other endowments
The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.
North Carolina Firm Buys Brattle Street Buildings
A North Carolina-based investment firm has purchased 1-8 and 17-41A Brattle Street.
by Oset Babür
Bryan Stevenson on the Evolution of White Supremacy
“I don’t think slavery ended in 1865 —I think it just evolved. I think it turned into decades of terrorism and violence and lynching.”
College Admits 14.5 Percent of Early-Action Applicants
The admissions office reports a slight increase in first-generation admits.
Federal NLRB Rejects Harvard’s Appeal in Grad Student Union Case
In July, the regional NLRB had ruled to invalidate the results of Harvard’s November 2016 graduate-student union election and order a new election.
Sexual Harassment and Assault Complaints Increased 65 Percent Last Year
A new report on adherence to the University’s Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy
by Oset Babür
Harvard Files Plan for Allston “Innovation” District
The first step of what may become a much larger commercial district
Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover
A campus remade in the course of the capital campaign
Harvard financial report: strengths and warning signs
After another surplus, cautions about the University’s future financial constraints
Congress considers taxing endowment income
Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.