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.

by Olivia Farrar

Congress considers taxing endowment income

Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard dean of freshmen departs and more

The dean of freshmen departs, Rhodes and Marshall scholars, and more

Final-club fallout and preventing preprofessionalism

Final-club regulations and preventing preprofessionalism

by John S. Rosenberg

University marshal steps down, MacArthur fellows, more

The University Marshal retires, MacArthur fellows, diversifying freshman pre-orientation, and more

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