University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Can We Disagree Better? A Harvard Professor Has Tips.
Kennedy School professor of public policy Julia Minson on how to improve political conversations
A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more
A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more
DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.
Harvard 368th Commencement Powerful Women
At the 368th Commencement, sober talk about the times—and life lessons from a cohort of powerful women
Honorary degree recipients 2019
The honorands of 2019
Harvard Commencement talk by Lawrence Bacow, Teju Cole, Angela Merkel
Commencement remarks on character and conduct by President Lawrence S. Bacow, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Teju Cole, and more
Wyss Institute Receives $131 Million to Support Translational Research
A third round of funding by one of Harvard's leading donors
Harvard ART Allston architect named
U.K.-based Haworth Tompkins to design its first U.S. building
Harvard overhauls academic counseling, ends BSC
The College overhauls academic counseling.
Dolores Huerta receives the Radcliffe Medal
Radcliffe Medalist Dolores Huerta has spent her life helping people realize that they have power.