University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration
Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Harvard Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
A Gene Therapy Breakthrough
A uniquely interdisciplinary lab has developed a new technique to deliver targeted gene therapies.
Harvard Art Museums To Require Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
The announcement comes amid a spike in cases on campus and an increase in testing frequency.
A Harvard “As Humane as It Is Humbling”: Morning Prayers
In Memorial Church, and at other opening-days exercises, President Bacow encourages the community to “excel in small moments.”
Convocation Welcomes Classes of 2024 and 2025 to Campus
President Bacow and Harvard College Dean Khurana welcome the Class of 2025 and, for the first time in-person, the Class of 2024.
Highlighting Indigenous People’s “Connection to a Place”
The Harvard Alumni Association acknowledges links with Native people.
A Nearly Normal First-Year Move-In
Arriving students animate Harvard Yard
University Approves New Law School Shield
Moving beyond a symbol associated with slaveholding
by Jacob Sweet