University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends
A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case
by Tamara Evdokimova
The Yard Libraries, Reimagined
An ambitious plan for the next century of learning
by Nina Pasquini
Locked In
Addressing bias and hatred, challenging governance, reacting to protest, and trying to find a way forward
by John S. Rosenberg
Commencement 372 7/8
Harvard’s tumultuous year ends in modified festival rites, amid passionate protests.
by John S. Rosenberg
The DNA of World Literature
A new Norton Anthology, edited by Harvard’s Martin Puchner, reimagines the global literary tradition.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Alumni Day with Courtney B. Vance
Protest interruptions and a call to do “the right thing”
by Lydialyle Gibson
Heads of the Parade
And a precedent-setting eightieth Harvard reunion
by Nina Pasquini
Dename Winthrop?
Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.
by Nina Pasquini
When Harvard Should—and Shouldn’t—Speak
A final report from the faculty working group on institutional neutrality
by Lydialyle Gibson
Using the Law for Good
2024 Radcliffe Medalist Sonia Sotomayor on civic engagement and optimism
by Max J. Krupnick
Equality and Justice
A Radcliffe Day panel discusses pluralism and progress.
by Nina Pasquini