University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

At Harvard, AI Meets “Post-Neoliberalism”

Experts debate whether markets alone should govern tech in the U.S.

by Olivia Farrar

Sam Liss to Head Harvard’s Office for Technology Development

Technology licensing and corporate partnerships are an important source of revenue for the University.

by Jonathan Shaw

Garber to Serve as Harvard President Beyond 2027

A once-interim appointment will now continue indefinitely.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Students, Alumna Named Rhodes and Marshall Scholars

Nine Rhodes and five Marshall scholars will study in the U.K. in 2026.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard in the News

Grade inflation, Epstein files fallout, University database breach 

Harvard’s Financial Challenges Lead to Difficult Choices

The University faces the consequences of the Trump administration—and its own bureaucracy

by Joanna M Weiss

Harvard Revamps Controversial Public Health School Center

The health and human rights center had drawn attention for its Palestine-related program.

by Jonathan Shaw

Five Questions with Michèle Duguay

A Harvard scholar of music theory on how streaming services have changed the experience of music

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Faculty Discuss Tenure Denials

New data show a shift in when, in the process, rejections occur

by Joanna M Weiss

Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects

Eight new initiatives to build community on campus will get underway early next year. 

by Lydialyle Gibson