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.
Remaking Harvard Management Company
New leadership begins sweeping change, attempting to improve persistent underperformance.
Challenges to endowments and philanthropy
On the agenda: challenges to endowments and philanthropy
Harvard Law dean to depart and other news briefs
The Law School dean steps down, graduate-student union balloting, divestment, and more
Harvard Overhauls Endowment Management
Endowment staff to be reduced by half, and new senior personnel are appointed.
More tumultuous Harvard labor relations
A strike, negotiations, and a vote on wages, benefits, and union recognition
Averting Strike, Janitors Reach Contract Agreement
Averting a second campus strike this semester
Harvard Reports Budget Surplus of $77 Million
Strong capital-campaign giving, tuition growth, and a slight increase in federal funding contribute to this year’s surplus.
What’s in the New Dining Workers’ Contract?
The new contract involves compromises from both Harvard and the dining workers’ union.
University and Dining Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
The union has achieved its main goals: a $35,000 income and stable healthcare costs.
Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.