University News

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

The Harvard AI Debate Heats Up

The University has pushed the adoption of AI into teaching and operations, but faculty resistance is growing louder.

by Schuyler Velasco

Adams House Renewal Begins

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

by Nina Pasquini

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

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

Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment

The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.

by Erin O’Donnell

Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women

At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women

by John S. Rosenberg

Honorary degree recipients 2019

The honorands of 2019

Harvard Commencement talk by Lawrence Bacow, Teju Cole, Angela Merkel

Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more

Harvard President Bacow lighter Commencement talk

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