University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Named Class Day Speaker
"Defender of equity, inclusion, and opportunity" to address Class of 2022
Harvard’s Slave Legacy
A searching examination of the places kept “outside history,” and steps to come to terms with the University’s past
Harvard Medalists
Four alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University
Harvard’s Undergraduate Council Kerfuffle
Amid controversy, the representative student body is replaced.
by Jacob Sweet
Beyond the Crisis Du Jour
President Bacow’s perspectives on “playing long ball” at Harvard again.
Harvard Horizons Spotlights Seven Scholars
Ph.D. students discuss subjects from aliens to infrastructural aesthetics.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Borrowing Goes Green
New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.
One Shot at Hollywood
Actor and producer Alex Molina on filming a feature-length thriller in a single take
Blue, Yellow, Crimson
Harvard responses to the war on Ukraine
Students Sue Harvard Over Harassment
Lawsuit claims the University downplayed sexual misconduct allegations against anthropology professor John Comaroff.