University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
New development director, online degrees, leadership leaders, and more
New development director, online degrees, leadership leaders, and more
Changes at Harvard University Press
Harvard University Press director George Andreou on the future of academic publishing
by Oset Babür
Unpacking the Before and After of Voter Suppression
Panelists discuss what it looks like, what led us here, and what can be done to fix it.
The Inauguration Poem
The U.S. Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda S.C. Gorman ’20, practices her art in honor of President Bacow’s inauguration.
Harvard President Bacow Inauguration
On a brilliant autumn day, the University and its new leader embrace new challenges for higher education in America.
Seven Harvardians Win MacArthur "Genius" Awards in 2018
This year's winners include a composer, a health economist, and a neuroscientist.
by Oset Babür
A Space “to Convene, to Learn, and to Celebrate”
Klarman Hall, HBS’s newest building, hosts a symposium on the state of U.S. democracy and competitiveness.
by Oset Babür
Harvard Endowment $39.2 billion on 10 percent return
In a stronger year for universities’ investment returns, Harvard Management Company continues its overhaul.
Harvard teaching learning agenda
Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference
Brian K. Lee Harvard fundraising leader
President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.