University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says
A preliminary injunction is in place while a lawsuit against the Trump administration proceeds.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard Responds to Congressional Endowment Queries
A letter from President Faust details endowment restrictions, management plans, and other nuggets.
by John S. Rosenberg
Rashida Jones ’97 Named Class Day Speaker
The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.
by Laura Levis
Harvard Admits Record-Low 5.2 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2020
A record applicant pool, a 5.2 percent admissions rate, and a $63,025 term bill
by John S. Rosenberg
Portrait of Peter Gomes Hung in Faculty Room
Harvard installs a portrait of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes.
by John S. Rosenberg
St. Louis Blues
Urban planners and scholars talk racism and exclusion in St. Louis.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Advancing the Allston Enterprise Campus
Harvard appoints Steven D. Fessler to direct development.
by John S. Rosenberg
Contested Harvard Overseer Election Begins
Campaigning gets under way, as ballots are mailed and candidates are endorsed.
by John S. Rosenberg
Robyn Schiff, Stephen Greenblatt to Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Exercises
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony opens Commencement week on May 24.
What Is Critical Race Theory?
And why it is a subject of protest at Harvard Law School
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
An Enterprise Campus Emerges in Allston
In Allston, progress on the science and engineering complex, Life Lab, and renovated graduate-student housing
by Laura Levis