University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power
The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.
Harvard FAS debt deal and inequality initiative
The dean’s annual report provides financial details on House renewal, the faculty census, and a new inequality initiative.
Harvard endowment $37.1 billion on 8.1 percent return
A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds
Harvard President Faust stepping down 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
Harvard graduate-student unionization
The status of a contested election
Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation
Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.
Harvard campus construction continues
Still more construction projects on tap
Harvard reduces graduate-student admissions
Financial pressures force the faculty to trim doctoral admissions.
Harvard Business School academic growth plans
The Business School dean is bullish on engineering and data-science collaborations, and online learning.
Harvard graduate students to receive lower stipend increases
Harvard limits stipend increases to 1.5 percent for the next academic year.
Harvard plans significant data science institute
Unveiling a University research initiative