University News

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

Teaching Through War With AI

Harvard Graduate School of Education students examine the use of AI in wartime Ukraine.

by Olivia Farrar

What’s in the New Dining Workers’ Contract?

The new contract involves compromises from both Harvard and the dining workers’ union. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

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.

by Matthew Browne

Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by Sophia Nguyen

"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

by Lily Scherlis

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.”

by Matthew Browne

Harvard Notifies Thousands in Admissions Lawsuit

The College notifies tens of thousands of applicants about the request for admissions data.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by John S. Rosenberg