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.
A “women's weekend” at Harvard
An inaugural celebration of the women of Harvard and Radcliffe
Harvard Faculty Debate Social Club Sanctions
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences debates a controversial policy that would punish students in single-gender social groups.
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.
“Presenting Jane," and a youthful summer for the New York School
A rediscovered short film, with new commentary by Jane Freilicher and John Ashbery ’49, Litt.D. ’01, gives a glimpse of the New York School's early days.
Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena
NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.
At Harvard, Ross Douthat, Charmaine Yoest, and others discuss conservatism
In a fractious election season, the Schlesinger Library held a discussion about ideology, trust, and how to expand its reach.
"I once knew a girl": Carrie Mae Weems at Harvard's Cooper Gallery
Viewing Carrie Mae Weems’s art—and hearing her voice—at the Hutchins Center’s Cooper Gallery
Anna Deavere Smith welcomes Harvard to a "lecture-performance" on hospitality
In her “lecture-performance,” playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith practiced and preached “Radical Hospitality.”