University News

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

FAS Cuts Science Ph.D. Admissions By Half

Backing off plans for more drastic reductions, the division still faces a long-term deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Honoring Harvard Magazine contributors

Recognizing outstanding authors and artists for serving our readers

What’s Your Take on Harvard’s Social Club Sanctions?

We invite members of the Harvard community to share their thoughts about social club sanctions. 

Harvard College Implements Social-Club Sanctions

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is informed in an announcement by President Drew Faust and Senior Fellow William F. Lee. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard’s Expanding Allston Plans

The University unveils plans for a non-academic “innovation” district. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard discusses plans for 9,000-square-foot arts space on Allston campus

Harvard presented design details for the new Allston project at a city meeting this week.

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard Corporation’s Bill Lee interviewed

The senior fellow weighs in, during the presidential search.

by John S. Rosenberg

Frank Bidart wins the 2017 National Book Award for poetry

Five other Harvardians were also honored by the National Book Foundation.

by Sophia Nguyen

The Four Chaplains are honored at Harvard

A Veterans Day commemoration recalls service and sacrifice.

by Jean Martin

Chan Zuckerberg grant for Harvard public service

A grant for Phillips Brooks House

by John S. Rosenberg