University News

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

Judge Orders NIH to Restore Grants

Ruling likely won’t affect most of Harvard’s research cuts. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Endowment Overhaul

New leadership begins sweeping change, attempting to improve persistent underperformance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Washington Worries

On the agenda: challenges to endowments and philanthropy

by John S. Rosenberg

Sanctions Scrutinized

Broadening the debate on Harvard’s single-gender social organizations

by Jonathan Shaw

University People

A change at Harvard University Press, and more

Faculty Figures

In the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, slow growth and changing demographics

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

The Law School dean steps down, graduate-student union balloting, divestment, and more

Trends in Harvard’s Hiring and Promotion of Women and Minority Faculty

Progress reported on gender, but with notable areas of concern remaining for some minority hires

by Jonathan Shaw

Readers Reflect: How Should Harvard Respond to the Immigration Ban?

Reflecting on Harvard’s role in the Trump administration   

by Oset Babür

Harvard Files Amicus Brief in Case Against Immigration Ban

The University argues that the president’s immigration ban threatens its academic interests. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard College Opera Celebrates 25th Anniversary

With swankier digs and a new name, the undergraduate company continues an operatic tradition.

by Sophia Nguyen