University News

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

At Harvard College Convocation, an Emphasis on Open-Mindedness

Garber, other leaders sidestep politics but welcome international students.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More

Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard

Plans to reform Board of Overseers’ election procedures

Plans to overhaul the Board of Overseers’ election procedures 

by John S. Rosenberg

Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins

The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week

Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO

Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?

A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion

A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvardians awarded National Humanities Medals and National Book nominations

Last week, three Harvard affiliates were awarded the National Humanities Medal and eight were long-listed for the National Book Awards.

by Sophia Nguyen

The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge

After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future. 

by Matthew Disler

Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike

After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova