University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit
Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University
by Nina Pasquini
Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day
The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Max J. Krupnick
Veteran MIT Administrator Named University Secretary
Suzanne Glassburn will manage the work of the Corporation and Board of Overseers.
by Jonathan Shaw
FAS Dean Outlines Preparations for Loss of Federal Funding
“To preserve our mission, we must act now,” Hoekstra says at faculty meeting
by Jonathan Shaw
Danielle Allen Debates Far-Right Blogger Curtis Yarvin
Popular monarchist debates Allen on democracy.
by Max J. Krupnick
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
Winners across five categories, from commentary on Gaza to criticism on public architecture
by Olivia Farrar
Harvard Medalists
Four people honored for exceptional service to the University
by Nell Porter-Brown
Two Momentous Faculty Retirements
Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard Releases Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Force Reports
University publishes findings from thorough examinations of campus conditions.
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Renames Diversity Office
The decision follows pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate DEI practices.
by Nina Pasquini
Centralizing University Discipline
Harvard establishes new disciplinary procedures for campus protest violations.
by Jonathan Shaw