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

Discourse and Discipline

Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences broaches two tough topics.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Claudine Gay Testifies Before Congress

On antisemitism, “I have sought to confront hate while preserving free expression.”

by Max J. Krupnick

A Call for Precision

Harvard Kennedy School researchers on how to report pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests accurately 

by Nina Pasquini

Bearing Witness to Terrorism

Harvard Chabad, IDF, and Bill Ackman screen October 7 Hamas footage

by Max J. Krupnick

More Housing in Allston

Toward another apartment complex on Harvard-owned land

by Jonathan Shaw

General Counsel Diane Lopez to Retire

Stepping down after 30 years of University service

by Nina Pasquini

Allston Home for A.R.T. Approved

A 70,000 square-foot theater and teaching center, plus housing for Harvard affiliates

by Jonathan Shaw

Academic Freedom—for All

Amid the Israel-Hamas war, some Harvard faculty members raise concerns about freedom of expression. 

by Nina Pasquini

Allston, Beyond the Groundbreaking

Harvard’s development CEO on the ERC and what comes next

by Jonathan Shaw

The Male-Female Longevity Gap Widens

Men’s lower life expectancy fueled by COVID-19, overdoses

by Max J. Krupnick