University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Agrees to $53 Million Settlement in Body Parts Theft Case
The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.
A New Front in the Battle Over Affirmative Action
In admissions lawsuit, a test for affirmative action at Harvard and in higher education
Raj Chetty Will Return to Harvard
Chetty is a global leader in research on inequality and social mobility.
Martha Minow Appointed University Professor
Former Law School dean receives Harvard’s highest academic appointment.
Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions
Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program.
Harvard Will Adjust Coaches’ Pay, Per State Law
Harvard Athletics overhauls coaches’ compensation.
Soyoung Lee named chief curator at the Harvard Art Museums
Korean art expert Soyoung Lee will join the museums in September.
Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective
Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective
New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors 2018
The annual election results
Heritage Museums & Gardens, in Sandwich, Massachusetts
Gardens, antique cars, and a carousel on Cape Cod
Harvard’s 2018 Commencement rites
A celebration of President Drew Faust, and wariness about the assault on “veritas”