University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

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

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

President Bacow’s lighter, and personal, side during Commencement week

Harvard Commencement moments: Lift every voice, Remy the cat

Short takes from Commencement, from a stirring “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and powerful reunion moments to Mme. Caller and a neglected feline would-be honorand

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long takes stock a year in

New HGSE dean Bridget Terry Long seeks to “expand, double down, and deepen our impact.”

by John S. Rosenberg

From #MeToo fallout to undergraduate education and public service

Faculty Dean denouement, Domínguez disinvitation, fencing issues, and updates on undergraduate education and public service

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova