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 Education and Radcliffe dean searches
Harvard seeks new leaders for the Graduate School of Education and Radcliffe Institute.
Harvard reports budget surplus amid worries
A large surplus last year—but cautions about the future
FAS’s Inequality Initiative
The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program.
The Harvard sophomore running for city council
Nadya Okamoto ’20 is juggling wider aspirations and school work.
Health Benefits to Cost 3.8 Percent More
Growth in Harvard healthcare costs moderates.
Sunil Amrith, Kate Orff, and Damon Rich Awarded MacArthur “Genius” Grants
A faculty member and two GSD affiliates are honored.
How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed
How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed
Public Health’s Past and Future
Michelle Williams, a year into her role as Public Health School dean
Disappointing returns for Harvard endowment amid restructuring
CEO N.V. Narvekar assesses Harvard Management Company’s most recent fiscal-year performance, and the road ahead.
Harvard leaders stress community values at start of the academic year
Harvard’s leaders stress community values at the start of the academic year.