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.
Gene drives promise unprecedented human control of the environment
A technique for pushing genetic alterations through entire species of plants and animals may herald a future in which humans manage ecosystems through molecular biology.
Toni Morrison concludes Norton Lecture series on race and literature
This week, Nobel laureate Toni Morrison concluded her Norton Lecture series on race and literature—and made a presidential endorsement.
Author Michael Pollan speaks at Harvard about his journey as a writer
At Radcliffe, the author talks on nature, food, and altered states of consciousness.
by Laura Levis
Harvard acknowledges slave connections
A plaque begins an official acknowledgment of the University’s past.
Title IX and the Critique of the Neoliberal University
The AAUP critiques the influence of “corporatization” on sexual-assault policy.
Harvard Asian-American leadership
A coincidence of leadership at Harvard, at a contested moment
In letter, Faust responds to congressional endowment queries
A letter from President Faust details endowment restrictions, management plans, and other nuggets.
Actress Rashida Jones ’97 named 2016 Harvard College Class Day speaker
The actress will address the class of 2016 on May 25.
by Laura Levis
Harvard College Class of 2020 admissions report and term bill
A record applicant pool, a 5.2 percent admissions rate, and a $63,025 term bill
Peter J. Gomes portrait installed at Harvard
Harvard installs a portrait of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes.