University News

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

FAS Announces New Endowment for Ph.D. Candidates

A $50 million gift from alumni donors aims to protect research opportunities amid political uncertainty

by Jonathan Shaw , Schuyler L Velasco

Results of Sexual Conduct Survey released by Harvard and AAU

President Drew Faust calls results “deeply troubling” for Harvard and higher education.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard beats Rhode Island, 41-10, in football opener

The Crimson dispatched the gritty but overmatched Rams in its season opener.

by Dick Friedman

Yale students greet Harvard's CS50 in "educational experiment"

Notes from New Haven, where the most popular course this semester hails from Harvard.

by Maya Averbuch

“Black Chronicles II” photo exhibit at Harvard’s Cooper Gallery corrects history

Black Chronicles II, an exhibit at Harvard’s Cooper Gallery, calls for a more representative history.

by Jenny Gathright

Harvard health benefits 2016

Harvard unveils details of the employee insurance plan for next year.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard School of Public Health researchers track dengue fever using big data

A School of Public Health study uses cell-phone records to predict the spread of dengue fever.

by Zara Zhang

Harvard public service gift

Harvard gift supports undergraduate curriculum and fellowships

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard launches design engineering degree

Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.

by John S. Rosenberg

National Humanities Medals to Harvardians Higginbotham and Fly

Faculty member and Design School graduate will be honored at White House.

by Jean Martin

Harvard Freshman Convocation 2015

President Faust and administrators speak on themes of diversity, community building, and self-discovery.

by Laura Levis