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.
Harvard Lowell House changes portraits display
A meaningful change in the images on display in the renewed Lowell House
Harvard President Bacow academic freedom China
The president addresses fraught issues at a delicate time in China.
Replacement of Iberian Men 4,000 Years Ago Raises Fresh Questions
Ancient DNA reveals Bronze Age replacement of Iberian men, raising new questions.
One Shoe, No Problems
7,700 meters of grit and pain
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard American Repertory Theater Moving to Allston
A $100-million gift catalyzes a surprising theater relocation.
Allston ArtLab Prepares to Open
An “interdisciplinary laboratory devoted to creativity, innovation, collaboration, and connection”
Harvard Adams House Renewal
A complex, four-year plan for renewing a complicated House
Of Dumplings, Bok Choy, and the Politics of Emoji
Jennifer 8. Lee ’99 on the world of “emoji activism”
by Jacob Sweet
Min Jin Lee on Her New Novel and Writing about the Korean Diaspora
“I worry a great deal about how Koreans are perceived,” the author says.
Harvard appoints Martha Whitehead librarian
A new leader for the library system