University News

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

The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration

Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard redesigns the Science Center Plaza for the common space initiative

A redesigned Science Center plaza will serve a new social function for the Cambridge campus.

Harvard 2012 annual financial report shows break-even year

Harvard reports a break-even 2012 in its annual financial report—and paints a stark picture of new fiscal realities.

Harvard's Faust at inauguration of Bates College president A. Clayton Spencer

Harvard and personal references as President Drew Faust joins the inauguration of A. Clayton Spencer as eighth president of Bates College

Atul Gawande speaks about excellence at Harvard Graduate School of Education

The HMS professor speaks on the difference between being competent and great.

Campaign co-chair Glenn Hutchins donates $30-million to Harvard house renewal

Glenn Hutchins ’77, J.D.-M.B.A. ’83, co-chair of FAS campaign, makes a $30-million gift.

Harvard releases first University-wide Sustainability Impact Report

The first University-wide Sustainability Impact Report highlights campus-wide environmental data.

Harvard-HUCTW tough labor negotiations

Harvard and its largest union in protracted negotiations on wages and health benefits

Four Freedoms Park dedicated in New York City to Franklin Delano Roosevelt

The New York City site is the first memorial to the president in his home state.

University of Texas joins Harvard-MIT edX online learning venture

The state’s system brings nine universities and six health institutions to the online partnership.

Harvard's Theresa Betancourt on her research, background, and family life

The director of Harvard’s Research Program on Children and Global Adversity discusses her research, background, and family life.