University News

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

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

Undergraduate Workers Unionize

College students join a nationwide movement to secure better wages and workplace conditions. 

by Nina Pasquini

Mick Mulvaney Changes His Mind

You should, too, says President Trump’s former chief of staff.

by Max J. Krupnick

Arts and Sciences: Strong Finances, and an Aging Faculty

Highlights from the dean’s annual report  

by John S. Rosenberg

Breaking Ground in Allston

Building begins for the enterprise research campus.

by Jonathan Shaw

What Can Be Done About Gun Violence?

ATF director Steven Dettelbach discusses background checks, assault weapon bans, and an “overwhelming problem.” 

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Smaller Surplus—and Endowment Returns Turn Positive

Harvard’s new financial team reports fiscal 2023 results.  

by John S. Rosenberg

AI and Democracy

The implications for campaigns and elections raise concern

by Aden Barton

New Dean for Public Health

Environmental scientist and endocrinologist Andrea Baccarelli studies the biological impacts of pollution.

by Max J. Krupnick

“Let Us Be Courageous Together”

Claudine Gay’s presidential installation

Real Estate by Design

A new Graduate School of Design degree

by John S. Rosenberg