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

The Art and Science of Class Scheduling

How to improve class scheduling—now, and when College classes cross the Charles River for the new engineering complex in Allston.

by John S. Rosenberg

University People

Currier House chiefs, Harvard College Professors, top teachers, and more

Endowment Insights

Congressional inquiry reveals insights into Harvard's endowment-management costs, financial aid, and other schools' policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Final-club sanctions, a new Corporation member, medical conflicts of interest, MIT capital campaign, and improving student writing

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Aidan Langston

Brevia

Slaves at Harvard, an early-childhood education initiative at HGSE, Air Force ROTC returns, climate change, the Extension School, and more

Does Money Matter?

How super PACs actually shape U.S. presidential politics

by Idrees Kahloon

Scene 1, Take 2

Harvard goes Hollywood for Commencement, with sunny scenery, but sober talk.

The Talk

Commencement oratory from Steven Spielberg, Drew Faust, and others

Commencement Confetti

A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more

Chao Center Dedicated at HBS

Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.

by Aidan Langston