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

Allston, Beyond the Groundbreaking

Harvard’s development CEO on the ERC and what comes next

by Jonathan Shaw

The Male-Female Longevity Gap Widens

Men’s lower life expectancy fueled by COVID-19, overdoses

by Max J. Krupnick

Painful Questions from Indigenous Leaders

A conference on Harvard’s history of injustice against Native Americans 

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Dashboard for Artificial Intelligence

Computer science professor Fernanda Viégas believes “dashboards” that disclose AI models’ biases can help laypeople control AI.  

by Nina Pasquini

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