University News

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

Harvard Graduate Workers Begin Strike

In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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

New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action

New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action.

by Oset Babür

Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard

Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Allston Land Development Company

New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Pushes to Advance Basic and Applied Quantum Physics

Harvard thinks bigger about the odd realm of matter at the very smallest scale.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Medical Record $200 Million Research Gift

Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.

David Elliott leaves WHRB board

Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.

by David McClintick

Harvard Financial Report Surplus

The annual financial report also documents endowment changes.

by John S. Rosenberg