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.
Harvard Notifies Thousands in Admissions Lawsuit
The College notifies tens of thousands of applicants about the request for admissions data.
Two Harvardians awarded Nobel Prizes
Two Harvardians win Nobel Prizes, in peace and in economics.
Harvard health benefits up 7 percent in 2017
Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.
MOOCs in the Classroom, and for Degrees
MOOC technology in classroom use, for degrees, and more
Harvard Magazine mourns Laura Levis
The untimely death of a former colleague
Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More
Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard
Plans to reform Board of Overseers’ election procedures
Plans to overhaul the Board of Overseers’ election procedures
Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins
The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.