University News

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

Trump Administration Unveils New Attacks on Harvard

Government tightens financial oversight of Harvard, threatens to pull student aid.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Faculty Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley

The Office of Technology Development hosts a Palo Alto venture-capital night for Harvard start-ups.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Sanctions Economist Roland Fryer

Prominent economist placed on leave for two years, then on probation.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard dismisses fencing coach

Peter Brand dismissed

by John S. Rosenberg

"I Can't See My Family"

DACA recipient Daishi Miguel Tanaka '19 graduated last month without his parents in attendance.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard Seeks Developer for its Allston Enterprise Research Campus

Developers receive request for proposals

by Jonathan Shaw

Baby Turkey Season Comes to Harvard

A hen turkey and her seven poults have settled near the eastern end of Harvard Yard. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Adams House Renewal Begins

The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects. 

by Nina Pasquini

University People

Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more

A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more

A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more

DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers

A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.

by Stuart L. Schreiber