University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

Will future online education become limited to professional degrees?

Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.

by Jonathan Shaw

College Admits 13.4 Percent of Early-Action Applicants

More women in science, and a steady increase in Asian-American admits 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Sexual Harassment and Assault Reports Increase in 2018

The University reports on a continuing trend—and commits to improving the community’s culture.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Commencement

The German chancellor will deliver the Commencement address on May 30, 2019.

by Jonathan Shaw

Arts join sciences in Harvard Allston

Alongside a huge applied-sciences center, a toehold for art-making

SFFA v. Harvard lawsuit could determine the fate of affirmative action

The lawsuit that could determine the fate of affirmative action

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Ruth Okediji, intellectual property law expert

A Nigerian-born professor who brings unusual perspective to intellectual-property law

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Blavatnik gift accelerates Harvard Medical School research

A $200-million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation paves the way.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Finances 2018

A survey of the University’s annual financial report

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard scientists and others honored

National Academy and NIH notables, and a pioneering Crimson leader