University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
Tommy Lee Jones named Harvard Arts Medalist
The actor, Class of 1969, will receive his award in April.
Occupy Harvard demonstrators protest potential library staff cuts
Demonstrators moved into Lamont Library Café Sunday evening.
Ashbery, Sen, Darnton, Delbanco, Appiah win National Humanities Medals
Harvard faculty members and alumni recognized
President, provost, protestor messages on Harvard libraries
The administration says reorganizations, and staff reductions, will support better user experiences and a stronger system.
Harvard faculty elected to National Academy of Engineering
Harvard's George Church, genomics pioneer, and William George, healthcare and management leader, are recognized.
Panel on Islamophobia and anti-Americanism with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
A panel addresses cultural misunderstandings and Arab "emancipation."
Stanford sets fundraising record as Harvard plans campaign
Fundraising results set new record as Harvard plans capital campaign.
Harvard Corporation governance changes
A periodic governance update from Robert Reischauer and Drew Faust
Symposium highlights innovative strategies for effective learning and teaching
Harvard's initiative to enhance learning and teaching begins.
The film "Raising Renee" has roots at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
The film Raising Renee is the product of a collaboration forged at the Radcliffe Institute.
by Pat Harrison