University News

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

The Celts in Art and Imagination

A new exhibition at the Harvard Art Museums traces 2,500 years of Celtic art.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard health benefits up 7 percent in 2017

Harvard continues to contend with rising medical bills.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion

Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.

by John S. Rosenberg

MOOCs in the Classroom, and for Degrees

MOOC technology in classroom use, for degrees, and more

by John S. Rosenberg

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 

by John S. Rosenberg

Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins

The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week

Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO

Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?

A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova