University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Law School Releases Digital Archive of Nuremberg Trials
Thousands of documents chronicle the Nazi regime and the legal effort to exact justice.
Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins
The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.
Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?
A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
Harvardians awarded National Humanities Medals and National Book nominations
Last week, three Harvard affiliates were awarded the National Humanities Medal and eight were long-listed for the National Book Awards.
The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge
After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future.
Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.
Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
Harvard Divinity School Celebrates Convocation in its Bicentennial Year
Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.
by Jean Martin