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. 

by Olivia Farrar

New Ledecky Fellows Natasha Lasky and Tawanda Mulalu join Harvard Magazine

The Ledecky Fellows provide an undergraduate perspective on life at Harvard.

Harvard President Faust to step down

President Faust’s exit timetable, and the search for her successor

by John S. Rosenberg

Derek Bok on reforming higher ed

Derek Bok and other scholars weigh in on improving universities and colleges—and why that’s hard to do.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Social Club Ban?

A Harvard committee proposes eliminating unsanctioned student social organizations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Business school-engineering joint tech degree

Harvard’s business and engineering faculties join forces on a new technology-design degree—before they co-locate in Allston.

by John S. Rosenberg

New University Press director, new University Professor, and more

New University Press director, new University Professor, changing Harvard Square, and more

An Uncertain Future for Harvard Square

Multiple property sales across Harvard Square suggest that big changes are underway. Who will shape the future of the Square? 

by Oset Babür

Lieber named University Professor

The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.  

by Jonathan Shaw

What Might Be Next For Café Algiers?

Another independent business has been forced to leave the Square.

by Oset Babür

S. Allen Counter Has Died

The director of the Harvard Foundation passed away after a brief illness.

by Jonathan Shaw