University News

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

When Code Meets Canvas

In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.

by Olivia Farrar

Courtney B. Vance Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker

The actor, producer, and writer will address alumni May 31. 

by Nina Pasquini

Update: Harvard Encampment Ends

As protest numbers dwindled, organizers and administrators reached an agreement

by Max J. Krupnick

Orators Three

Harvard’s student Commencement speakers 2024

by Max J. Krupnick

Faculty Senate Debate Continued

Harvard professors highlight governance concerns.

by John S. Rosenberg

An Interfaith Answer to Campus Tensions

Discussing religious pluralism at Harvard Divinity School 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Students form Pro-Palestine Encampment

Protesters set up camp in Harvard Yard.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Discloses Administrator and Investment Manager Compensation

The annual release on leaders’ most recent pay

by John S. Rosenberg

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2024-2025 Fellows

Scholars will pursue interdisciplinary research on climate change, the Supreme Court, and more. 

by Nina Pasquini

Proactive AI Policy

Businesses should start self-regulating before government intervention, argue Harvard professors.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard’s Year That Was

Amid academic honors, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences focuses on the campus protest and task forces on antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias, civil discourse, and institutional voice.

by John S. Rosenberg