University News

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

12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit

Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University 

by Nina Pasquini

A Passion for Equity

How urban designer and developer Anyeley Hallová became a leader in sustainable development for social justice

by Isabel Mehta

The Childcare Crisis

Neighborhood Villages in action, pre- and post-pandemic

by Kristina DeMichele

The Taliban and Trauma

Alumni friends collaborate to help students at the Asian University for Women.

by Isabel Mehta

Abortion Rights Advocacy: Past and Present

A documentary from 1970 is re-released and newly relevant. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Wheat and War in Ukraine

A Harvard graduate’s design of the newly relevant Holodomor Memorial in Washington, D.C.

by Isabel Mehta

Harvard Files Brief in Affirmative Action Appeal

The Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Post-Roe World

Harvard experts on what's next for abortion access, laws, and politics

by Nancy Walecki

Harvard Presidential Search Begins

Initial outreach from the senior fellow Penny Pritzker and the search committee

by John S. Rosenberg

Stephanie Gil Helps Robots Work Better Together

Crafting algorithms to optimize search and rescue operations, delivery drones, and more

by Kristina DeMichele

The End of the Harvard Square Pit

Reconstruction of a local landmark begins soon.

by Jacob Sweet