University News

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

FAS Cuts Science Ph.D. Admissions By Half

Backing off plans for more drastic reductions, the division still faces a long-term deficit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The presidency will be televised: "Jackie" and the paradox of American royalty

The screenplay, by Today Show producer Noah Oppenheim ’00, traces how the Camelot myth was made.

by Sophia Nguyen

Trump and Clinton campaign managers go head to head

Trump and Clinton campaign managers dissect election strategy, and argue about racism.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Hundreds protest Trump advisers at Harvard Kennedy School

Protesters at the Kennedy School called for the dismissal of Trump adviser Steve Bannon.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Corporation on strategic challenges

William F. Lee discusses governance reform, and the Corporation’s emerging focus on the University’s strategic challenges.

by John S. Rosenberg

“The Impression that You Exist”

Neil Rudenstine on the humanities, at Dumbarton Oaks

by Bailey Trela

Clinton Campaigners Reflect on a Lost Election

Students and alumni who worked for the Clinton campaign reflect on their defeat, and the way forward. 

by Matthew Disler

Averting Strike, Janitors Reach Contract Agreement

Averting a second campus strike this semester

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Danielle Allen University Professor

A high-ranking position for a new member of the faculties

Trump and Apocalyptic Thinking

After Trump’s win, Harvardians ask, what happened? 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Doris Salcedo gives form to tragedy at Harvard's "The Materiality of Mourning"

A powerful exhibit opens at the Harvard Art Museums.

by Sophia Nguyen