University News

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

College Leaders Outline Overhaul Plan

A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard scientists and others honored

National Academy and NIH notables, and a pioneering Crimson leader

New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action

New Radcliffe dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin has a blueprint for action.

by Oset Babür

Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard

Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Allston Land Development Company

New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Pushes to Advance Basic and Applied Quantum Physics

Harvard thinks bigger about the odd realm of matter at the very smallest scale.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Medical Record $200 Million Research Gift

Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.

David Elliott leaves WHRB board

Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.

by David McClintick

Harvard Financial Report Surplus

The annual financial report also documents endowment changes.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Design Dean to Step Down

Mohsen Mostafavi plans to step down after leading the Graduate School of Design since 2008.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Culinary Tour of the New Smith Campus Center

Six new vendors supply the Harvard community with coffee, cocktails, pita wraps, and much more. 

by Oset Babür