University News

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

The Harvard AI Debate Heats Up

The University has pushed the adoption of AI into teaching and operations, but faculty resistance is growing louder.

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard’s $9.62-billion fund drive

Harvard’s $9.62-billion fund drive

by John S. Rosenberg

Admissions litigation, sexual assault, humanities, endowment taxes

Admissions litigation, sexual assault, humanities losses, endowment taxes

by John S. Rosenberg

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. 

by Isa Flores-Jones

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.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by John S. Rosenberg