University News

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

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Deans of Arts and Engineering on Plans and Priorities

The deans of arts and humanities and the school of engineering and applied sciences share their plans and priorities.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Land Development Plans for Allston

Harvard presents its 10-year plan for institutional development in Allston.

by Jonathan Shaw

Bill Gates on AI and Innovation

At Harvard, the Microsoft co-founder discusses his biography—and artificial intelligence. 

by Olivia Farrar

“Hard Truths” about Harvard’s Classroom “Compact”

An Arts and Sciences committee raises anew questions about a Crimson education.

by John S. Rosenberg

Gift of Munch Artworks

Transformative bequest left to the Harvard Art Museums

by Jonathan Shaw

Faculty Voices, Round Two

The presidential advisory group, and the proposed senate

by John S. Rosenberg

A Shakeup at Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative

A research team’s abrupt layoff sparks wider concerns about the University project. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Affordable Homeownership in Allston

An affordable homeownership project is proposed on a Harvard-donated site in Allston.

by Jonathan Shaw

Jodie Foster to Receive 2025 Radcliffe Medal

The actress and filmmaker will receive the Institute’s highest honor on May 9.

by Nina Pasquini

James J. Husson Appointed Head of Development

Academic fundraising veteran joins Harvard April 1

by John S. Rosenberg