University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says
Trump hints at possible settlement with University.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard Corporation to Drop Law School Shield Linked to Slavery
The announcement follows a Law School committee’s recommendation to abandon the shield.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Alumni Coalition Opposes Harvard Overseer Slate
The campaign is joined as the Coalition for a Diverse Harvard organizes in response to petitioners.
by John S. Rosenberg
Steven Spielberg Named Harvard’s 2016 Commencement Speaker
The filmmaker will address graduates on May 26.
by Laura Levis
Martha Tedeschi to Lead Harvard Art Museums
Hailing from the Art Institute of Chicago, Tedeschi will assume the role next July.
by Sophia Nguyen
Harvard Sexual Assault Report Calls for Training, Culture Change
The report urges annual prevention training for faculty and students, more funding, and changes in final clubs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Law School Committee Recommends Abandoning Shield Linked to Slavery
The recommendation follows three months of investigation into the shield’s history.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Delivers the 2016 Norton Lectures
The distinguished writer delivered the first of six lectures on slavery, racism, and “the literature of belonging.”
by Sophia Nguyen
Sarah Jessica Parker to Speak at HLS Class Day
The actor and businesswoman will address students on Wednesday, May 25.
by Laura Levis
Harvard Capital Campaign Nearing $6.5-Billion Goal
Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Files Amicus Brief in Graduate Student Unionization Case
The University argues that the relationship between graduate students and universities should remain academic, not managerial, and student labor unions would “damage private sector graduate education.”
by Marina N. Bolotnikova