University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
When Code Meets Canvas
In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.
by Olivia Farrar
N.P. Narvekar Appointed New Harvard Management Company Leader
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
by John S. Rosenberg
Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?
A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Endowment Decreases by $1.9 Billion on Negative Investment Returns
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
by John S. Rosenberg
Honors for Harvardians
Last week, three Harvard affiliates were awarded the National Humanities Medal and eight were long-listed for the National Book Awards.
by Sophia Nguyen
The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge
After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future.
by Matthew Disler
Dining Workers’ Deadline
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
New Look for Lavietes
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation for a Bicentennial
Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.
by Jean Martin
Harvard Capital Campaign Crosses $7-Billion Mark
University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Reforms Overseer Elections
Moves to online voting—but raises threshold to petition for a place on the ballot.
by John S. Rosenberg