University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s Struggle to Please Everyone
Winthrop House, Trump negotiations, and the quest for an easy solution
The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration
Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices
Harvard’s Summer in Court
What Columbia’s settlement means for the University
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Eat Your Potatoes Mashed, Boiled or Baked, but Hold the Fries
Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University
A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lehrer
The mathematician and satirist kept Harvard in his thoughts—and lyrics.
International Scholars and Students Targeted—Again
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces fresh investigation into Harvard’s participation in the Exchange Visitor Program.
Harvard Retains Winthrop House Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming