University News

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

Summers Takes Leave Amid Harvard Probe

Previously undisclosed Epstein links to Harvard affiliates leads to a University review.

by Jonathan Shaw

Frank Gehry to Receive Harvard Arts Medal

Gehry is the first architect to earn the distinction. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

An Overseers’ Challenge?

Petitioners pursuing election to Harvard’s board seek to change admissions and tuition policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Fed Chair Janet Yellen to Receive Radcliffe Medal

The Radcliffe Institute will honor the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard and largest union reach contract deal

The deal marks the end of nearly a year of strained negotiations between the University and its largest labor union.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard's Hasty Pudding names Kerry Washington Woman of the Year

The Hasty Pudding picks the Scandal actress for its famous pot.

by Laura Levis

Curriculum overhaul at Harvard College

Harvard prepares to reset its undergraduate curriculum—again.

by John S. Rosenberg

Aga Khan speaks at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard

His Highness speaks about welcoming differences in the modern world.

by Ali S. Asani

Harvard’s annual financial report

The University's annual financial report

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Management Company overhauls endowment

Harvard Management Company makes extensive changes to enhance investment performance.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard arts and sciences faculty growth

Constrained growth in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg