University News

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

people stand at a table that reads "Harvard College Dean of Students Office First-Year Orientation"

Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths

A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.

by Jonathan Shaw

Danielle Allen Debates Far-Right Blogger Curtis Yarvin

Popular monarchist debates Allen on democracy.

by Max J. Krupnick

Pulitzer Prize in the foreground with Radcliffe Institute in the background

The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced

Winners across five categories, from commentary on Gaza to criticism on public architecture

by Olivia Farrar

Four Harvard Medal recipients shown in a side-by-side portrait collage, smiling and dressed in formal or casual attire.

Harvard Medalists

Four people honored for exceptional service to the University

by Nell Porter-Brown

Four images: A poster announcing Arthur Kleinman's retirement; a photograph of him speaking at a podium in a packed auditorium; a bobblehead of Harry Lewis, wearing glasses and a long brown coat; and Harry Lewis at a classroom podium, smiling

Two Momentous Faculty Retirements

Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Two Harvard reports with bridges

Harvard Releases Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Force Reports

University publishes findings from thorough examinations of campus conditions.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Commencement affinity celebration in 2023

Harvard Renames Diversity Office

The decision follows pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate DEI practices. 

by Nina Pasquini

Massachusetts Hall

Centralizing University Discipline

Harvard establishes new disciplinary procedures for campus protest violations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Massachusetts Hall

Harvard Sues Over Funding Freeze

The University takes the Trump administration to federal court.

by Max J. Krupnick

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named Harvard College Class Day Speaker

The basketball player and writer will address Harvard seniors on May 28.

by Nina Pasquini

Microscope examining Harvard Medical School building held by gloved hand, with stethoscope and Harvard shields.

Harvard Research on Hold

Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.

by Nina Pasquini