University News

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

Harvard’s Standoff: The History

From campus protests to policy clashes, a timeline of Harvard’s tensions with Washington

by Olivia Farrar

A Focus on the Future

Pursuing sustainability, Harvard lays the groundwork for campus-wide electrification.

by Jonathan Shaw

Silent Study-Ins

Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.

by Max J. Krupnick

The State of Harvard’s Arts and Sciences

The dean’s annual report, and other business, after a year of upheaval

by John S. Rosenberg

President Garber’s Agenda

Focusing on Harvard’s academic opportunities and frontiers

by John S. Rosenberg

“Building Bridges” Across Disagreements

Harvard establishes a fund for student projects that create community.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Finances in a Challenging Year

The fiscal 2024 report details narrowing margins, but stronger endowment returns.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Alumnus Wins Chemistry Nobel

David Baker ’84 invents new proteins not found in nature.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The End of the Ivy League?

College sports are changing. Will Harvard athletics?

by Max J. Krupnick

Smooth Start

Exhortations to civil discourse, training in how to talk together—and plenty of new campus rules

by John S. Rosenberg

Pamelyn Bennett

Harvard Law School's "fairy godmother" on hospitality

by Max J. Krupnick