University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
FAS Restructuring Layoffs Begin
College staff whose jobs will be changed or eliminated were notified this week.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
Investment losses and distributions for the budget reduce the assets by $1.9 billion.
MOOCs in the Classroom, and for Degrees
MOOC technology in classroom use, for degrees, and more
Harvard Magazine mourns Laura Levis
The untimely death of a former colleague
Dining-hall Workers’ Strike Begins
The union demands a year-round living wage and affordable health insurance.
Dining Hall Workers Move Toward Strike Next Week
Wages, health benefits, and year-round work are at issue.
Harvard Endowment Appoints N.P. Narvekar CEO
Columbia’s endowment head takes the reins as Harvard struggles to improve lagging investment performance.
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.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
Harvardians awarded National Humanities Medals and National Book nominations
Last week, three Harvard affiliates were awarded the National Humanities Medal and eight were long-listed for the National Book Awards.
The New Republican Mavericks of Cambridge
After the Harvard Republican Club publicly repudiated Donald Trump, students reflect on the group’s future.