University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Lawrence Lessig Delivers a Prescription for Reforming American Democracy
How to reform voting and elections in the United States to create a representative democracy
Taking Stock of Harvard’s Athletics Culture
Outgoing athletics director Bob Scalise on recruitment, sports and society, and the educational role of sports
Harvard Reports $298 Million 2019 Surplus
The University discloses a sixth consecutive budget surplus—and details enormous changes in the endowment.
Electoral College Reform
A conference at Harvard Law School focused on reform of the Electoral College
Harvard Athletics Director to Retire
Scalise has been Nichols Family Director of Athletics for the past 18 years.
Sexual Assault and Harassment on College Campuses
Results from the second campus survey of sexual misconduct show that sexual assault and harassment remain serious problems at institutions of higher education nationwide.
Michael Kremer wins Nobel Prize in economics
Professor Michael Kremer shares the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences with two scholars from MIT.
Harvard and University of Michigan joint summit on stigma and opioid addiction
Harvard and the University of Michigan’s second joint summit on opioids addresses stigma, race, and access to care.
Modest returns: Harvard endowment up 4.3 percent
The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.
Tackling harassment, athletics, and barriers to foreign scholars and students
Tackling harassment, athletics, and barriers to international scholars and students