University News

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates

The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates, and introduces a new family financial-planning tool.

William A. Graham to step down as Harvard Divinity School dean in June 2012

William A. Graham plans to conclude his deanship at the end of the academic year.

Freshman convocation for the Harvard College class of 2015

Convocation ceremony officially welcomes the freshmen to Harvard.

Professors and extracurriculars promote their wares as classes begin at Harvard

Harvard Yard kiosks blossom with flyers for courses and extracurriculars as classes begin.

Drew Faust’s Morning Prayers for the 375th Anniversary

The president, as historian, puts Harvard's present and prospects in context.

Economist Kenneth Rogoff prescribes a heterodox cure for the recession

A prominent economist prescribes a heterodox cure for the persistent recession.

The Harvard Corporation’s three new members

The Harvard Corporation’s three new members

Harvard issues a new blueprint for its Allston property

The University has issued a new set of recommendations for its landholdings there.

Drew Faust on Harvard’s aims at 375

A president in her fifth year surveys the University on the eve of its 375th.

New Settings for Fine Art at Harvard

As a redesigned museum rises, curators choose works for display and plan to increase faculty involvement in the process.