University News

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

Five Questions with Javier Ortega-Hernández

A professor of evolutionary biology on what shaped life more than 500 million years ago

by Olivia Farrar

Claudine Gay in First Post-Presidency Appearance

At Morning Prayers, speaks of resilience and the unknown

by Max J. Krupnick

The Dark History Behind Chocolate

A Harvard course on the politics and culture of food

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard College Reinstitutes Mandatory Testing

Applicants for the class of 2029 must submit scores.

by Jonathan Shaw

Climate-Solutions Investments Exceed 1 Percent of Endowment Assets

Harvard Management Company’s fourth annual climate report

by Jonathan Shaw

How are Harvard's Admissions Changing?

The class of 2028—plus admissions policy concerning diversity, standardized tests, and legacies

by John S. Rosenberg

Renovating Harvard Graduate School of Design's Gund Hall

Renovations on Gund Hall of Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) to be completed by next year. 

by Nina Pasquini

Brief Harvard News

Commencement speaker, new Corporation Fellows, and more

Harvard in the Interim

The University’s interim president and provost address a challenging agenda.

by John S. Rosenberg

Construction on Commercial Enterprise Research Campus in Allston

Construction on Harvard’s commercial enterprise research campus and new theater in Allston

Sasha the Harvard Police Dog

Sasha, the police dog of Harvard University

by Nina Pasquini