University News

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

Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities

After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.

by Lydialyle Gibson

New HUHS director, public-service pair, social-club-sanctions lawsuit, and more

New HUHS director, public-service pair, social-club-sanctions lawsuit, and more

William Kaelin Wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Kaelin is the forty-ninth Harvard faculty member to win the Nobel. 

Sesame Street's fiftieth anniversary party at Harvard

Sesame Street celebrates a 50-year collaboration with Harvard.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Full Report: Harvard’s Use of Race in Admissions Upheld

The College’s admissions office does not discriminate against Asian-Americans, a federal judge ruled October 1.  

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Faculty Divestment Debate

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses what Harvard ought to do about climate change.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Arts and Sciences Academic Priorities and Finances

Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.

Court Upholds Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions Program

Harvard’s admissions policies do not discriminate against Asian-American applicants, a federal judge ruled today. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Eighth Annual HILT Conference Focuses on Peer Learning

The eighth annual conference of the Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Endowment Increases 4.3 Percent to $40.9 Billion

In a year of tepid returns for universities, Harvard Management Company reports 6.5 percent gain on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Is Climate Change Ruining Fall?

Fewer cold nights could mean muted displays of fall color. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova