University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Back to the Bond Market
Harvard’s new borrowings foretell ambitious new building programs.
by John S. Rosenberg
John Manning Appointed Interim Provost
Harvard Law School dean moves to central administration
Kevin Young Named 2024 Harvard Arts Medalist
Museum director and poet to be honored April 24
by John S. Rosenberg
The State of Black America
Harvard African American scholars take stock of a difficult moment.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Threats Foreign and Domestic
Joseph Nye discusses geopolitics and Harvard’s challenges.
by Lydialyle Gibson
The Interim President’s Agenda
Alan Garber on campus speech, academics, and his other Harvard priorities
by John S. Rosenberg
Inside Harvard’s Taylor Swift Class
An English course pairs the music with Willa Cather, William Wordsworth, and Dolly Parton.
by Nina Pasquini
News in Brief
Education dean and football coach step down, a significant art acquisition, and more
Talking about Talking
Fostering healthy disagreement
by Max J. Krupnick
Reengineering Arts and Sciences
Spurring innovation, rethinking departments, tapping centers—and Ph.D. support
by John S. Rosenberg