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.
Harvard to Ban Final Clubs Outright?
Membership in any and all unrecognized student social organizations would be prohibited.
Harvard presidential search under way
The Corporation’s senior fellow invites ideas in the search for Drew Faust’s successor.
NLRB Orders a New Union Election
Harvard will appeal the ruling to the national board.
Harvard Graduate of School of Design opens renovated Wimbledon House in London
The Graduate of School of Design opens its renovated Wimbledon House.
by Olivia Munk
An Art Installation in Allston
The “WE ALL” art installation aims to foster connections between Harvard and Allston.
by Alisha Ukani
Harvard President Faust stepping down 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
Library of Congress names Harvard alumna Tracy K. Smith as new Poet Laureate
The announcement comes at a busy time for the writer, who is at work on two operas and will soon publish her fifth verse collection, Wade in the Water.
Harvard launches engineering-business degree
A new joint business-engineering master’s program to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership for technology companies
Fred Glimp, a Harvard legend, dies at 91
The long-serving dean and vice president was a proud member of the College’s “Great Middle Class.”
Harvard faculty diversity
Documenting a decade of gradual evolution in the professoriate