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

The Inauguration Poem

The U.S. Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda S.C. Gorman ’20, practices her art in honor of President Bacow’s inauguration.

Harvard President Bacow Inauguration

On a brilliant autumn day, the University and its new leader embrace new challenges for higher education in America.

by John S. Rosenberg

Seven Harvardians Win MacArthur "Genius" Awards in 2018

This year's winners include a composer, a health economist, and a neuroscientist.

by Oset Babür

A Space “to Convene, to Learn, and to Celebrate”

Klarman Hall, HBS’s newest building, hosts a symposium on the state of U.S. democracy and competitiveness.

by Oset Babür

Harvard Endowment $39.2 billion on 10 percent return

In a stronger year for universities’ investment returns, Harvard Management Company continues its overhaul.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard teaching learning agenda

Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference

by John S. Rosenberg

Brian K. Lee Harvard fundraising leader

President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Campaign raises $9.62 billion

The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Lawrence Bacow promotes Michigan initiatives

President Bacow listens (and builds partnerships) in Michigan.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s twenty-ninth president gets to work

With greetings to the community, and a major faculty appointment, new Harvard president Lawrence S. Bacow sets to work.