University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Javier Ortega-Hernández
A professor of evolutionary biology on what shaped life more than 500 million years ago
Bill Gates on AI and Innovation
At Harvard, the Microsoft co-founder discusses his biography—and artificial intelligence.
“Hard Truths” about Harvard’s Classroom “Compact”
An Arts and Sciences committee raises anew questions about a Crimson education.
Gift of Munch Artworks
Transformative bequest left to the Harvard Art Museums
Faculty Voices, Round Two
The presidential advisory group, and the proposed senate
A Shakeup at Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative
A research team’s abrupt layoff sparks wider concerns about the University project.
Affordable Homeownership in Allston
An affordable homeownership project is proposed on a Harvard-donated site in Allston.
Jodie Foster to Receive 2025 Radcliffe Medal
The actress and filmmaker will receive the Institute’s highest honor on May 9.
James J. Husson Appointed Head of Development
Academic fundraising veteran joins Harvard April 1
Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits
Adopts IHRA definition, bolsters antisemitism education
Poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy