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

Reinforcing Harvard’s Finances

The University heads back to the bond market.

by John S. Rosenberg

Back to Basics

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses classroom conversations, boosts aid, addresses discipline—and faces austerity

by John S. Rosenberg

News in Brief

Physician-authors address Commencement and Alumni Day, new School of Education Dean, and more

In the Crosshairs

Unprecedented federal actions against research funding, diversity, speech, and more

by John S. Rosenberg

Playing Offense

Making the case for higher education, diversity, the humanities, speech, and more—at a perilous time

Richard P. Lifton Elected to Harvard Corporation

Succeeds fellow life scientist Shirley Tilghman

by John S. Rosenberg

The Government Details Its Demands

What Harvard is being asked to do as the Trump administration threatens research funding

by John S. Rosenberg

The Faculty’s Fears

Arts and Sciences engages with the Trump administration’s assault on higher education.

by John S. Rosenberg

Increasing Access

President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus

by Alan M. Garber

Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity

Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg