University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
HAA Announces Overseers and Directors Slate for 2026
Alumni will vote this spring for members of two key governing boards
Honoring artists and writers
An appreciation for outstanding work
Harvard’s budget surpluses and endowment challenges
An analysis of the annual financial report, and of Harvard Management Company’s transformation
Harvard Faculty Motion on Divestment
Debate elicits ideas from an apolitical, science-based call to action, to a lower-carbon-footprint endowment portfolio.
Institute of Politics Discussion on Reconciliation in American Public Life
An Institute of Politics discussion on the possibility of reconciliation in American public discourse
Harvard faculty divestment motion
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences has a formal motion to divest from fossil-fuel production.
Potential Partners in Allston Commercial Zone Narrowed to Three
From among three finalists, a partner is expected to be chosen by the end of December.
How a Young Alumni Movement Wants to Change Harvard’s Investment Policies
An emerging, expansive view of socially responsive endowment investments
Harvard and Life Sciences Partners to Build a Center for Biological Therapies
A new center aims to bring cutting-edge medicines “from laboratory to approved therapy.”
Harvard, Yale Students Delay Second Half of The Game
Student protestors for fossil-fuel divestment delay the second half of The Game.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties
The president announces a $5-million initiative.