University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
What Happens When Infections Stop Responding to Antibiotics?
Harvard Medical School experts discuss the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Derek Bok on reforming higher ed
Derek Bok and other scholars weigh in on improving universities and colleges—and why that’s hard to do.
Harvard Social Club Ban?
A Harvard committee proposes eliminating unsanctioned student social organizations.
Business school-engineering joint tech degree
Harvard’s business and engineering faculties join forces on a new technology-design degree—before they co-locate in Allston.
New University Press director, new University Professor, and more
New University Press director, new University Professor, changing Harvard Square, and more
New Ledecky Fellows Natasha Lasky and Tawanda Mulalu join Harvard Magazine
The Ledecky Fellows provide an undergraduate perspective on life at Harvard.
An Uncertain Future for Harvard Square
Multiple property sales across Harvard Square suggest that big changes are underway. Who will shape the future of the Square?
by Oset Babür
Lieber named University Professor
The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.
What Might Be Next For Café Algiers?
Another independent business has been forced to leave the Square.
by Oset Babür
S. Allen Counter Has Died
The director of the Harvard Foundation passed away after a brief illness.
Harvard to Ban Final Clubs Outright?
Membership in any and all unrecognized student social organizations would be prohibited.