University News

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

Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro

A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Social Club Ban?

A Harvard committee proposes eliminating unsanctioned student social organizations.

by Jonathan Shaw

Business school-engineering joint tech degree

Harvard’s business and engineering faculties join forces on a new technology-design degree—before they co-locate in Allston.

by John S. Rosenberg

New University Press director, new University Professor, and more

New University Press director, new University Professor, changing Harvard Square, and more

An Uncertain Future for Harvard Square

Multiple property sales across Harvard Square suggest that big changes are underway. Who will shape the future of the Square? 

by Oset Babür

Lieber named University Professor

The pioneering chemist of bio-compatible transistors and other nanoscale wonders receives Harvard’s highest faculty honor.  

by Jonathan Shaw

What Might Be Next For Café Algiers?

Another independent business has been forced to leave the Square.

by Oset Babür

S. Allen Counter Has Died

The director of the Harvard Foundation passed away after a brief illness.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard to Ban Final Clubs Outright?

Membership in any and all unrecognized student social organizations would be prohibited.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard presidential search under way

The Corporation’s senior fellow invites ideas in the search for Drew Faust’s successor.

by John S. Rosenberg

NLRB Orders a New Union Election

Harvard will appeal the ruling to the national board. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova