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

Amy Poehler is Harvard Hasty Pudding's Woman of the Year

The Hasty Pudding picks a comedian for its famous pot.

by Laura Levis

Harvard basketball versus Virginia, Arizona State, Grand Canyon

Harvard basketball drops two of three on cross-country road trip.

by David L. Tannenwald

A Far Cry's debut recording receives recognition

An answer to the chamber orchestra's Dreams and Prayers

by Sophia Nguyen

Harvard government, engineering deans depart, and more

Departing government and engineering deans, Rhodes and Marshall Scholars, Crimson-Eli computer-science course, and more

Harvard College grants early admission to class of 2019

As early applications soar, 977 candidates are admitted to the class of 2019.

Harvard Art Museums celebrates American Paintings at Harvard

Lecture celebrates the release of American Art at Harvard, Volume One

Harvard's William F. Lee on campaign, strategy, more

From the capital campaign to strategic priorities: a Harvard Corporation perspective on the institution at year-end

Kara Walker gives talk at Radcliffe Institute about her life and art

At the Radcliffe Institute, the artist unraveled some of the mysteries of her installation, A Subtlety.

by Sophia Nguyen