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.
Harvard Corporation’s Bill Lee interviewed
The senior fellow weighs in, during the presidential search.
Frank Bidart wins the 2017 National Book Award for poetry
Five other Harvardians were also honored by the National Book Foundation.
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
A New Cast for the Harvard Semitic Museum
A replica of the Dream Stele, part of Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian’s efforts to revitalize the museum
Harvard Final Clubs: Toward a Vote
The faculty votes down a limit on regulating single-gender social organizations.
Taxing university endowments
Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.
A Transformative Gift of Dutch Drawings
George Abrams ’54, J.D. ’57, donates his collection to the Harvard Art Museums.
Harvard Law 200th in divisive era
The spirit of Harvard Law School, at 200, in a divisive era
Community Voices Rise in Harvard Square’s Redesign
Cambridge residents are speaking up and demanding a say in the future of the public space.
by Oset Babür