University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard’s Financial Outlook
What to expect after a tumultuous year
President Garber, Provost Manning
Harvard’s senior leadership settled.
Harvard to Keep Arthur Sackler’s Name on Museum and Building
The decision marks the first time the University’s new denaming review process has played out in full.
Academic Freedom and Free Speech
Robert Post explains how they differ—and why it matters, especially now
Task Forces Address Antisemitism and Anti-Arab Challenges at Harvard
Early findings and recommendations from the task forces on antisemitism and anti-Muslim, -Arab, and -Palestinian bias
Garber Named Harvard President
Make that President Garber, new general counsel, new Art Museums director, and more
Harvard Campus New Building Projects
Post-pandemic campus building resumes on a massive scale.
Harvard Disciplinary Dysfunction
Learning from the spring protest and punishments
Harvard Names Alan M. Garber President
No longer interim; will serve through June 2027
Harvard New Rules for Campus Use
At Harvard, no chalking, camping, or excessive noise-making without permission