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.
Wendel Meyer named acting minister of Harvard's Memorial Church
A former colleague of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes will lead the church during the search for a permanent successor.
Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to speak at Harvard Commencement
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female elected head of state, will address graduates and guests on May 26.
Computer scientist Leslie Valiant wins Turing Award
Recognized for fundamental contributions to computer science
Harvard men's basketball team clinches share of Ivy championship for first time
The Harvard men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the Ivy League championship for the first time in its history.
Frank Rich leaves New York Times for New York magazine
The political and cultural columnist is headed to New York magazine.
The Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Memorial Church minister, dies at 68
Memorial Church leader felled by heart ailments, stroke
Natalie Portman wins best actress, and other Harvard tie-ins at the Oscars
The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.
Scientists examine the impact of the human genome map, 10 years later
A panel of scientists examines the impact of a landmark discovery.
Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases
Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.
Roundup of recent Harvard news
University Professorship for Paul Farmer, ROTC after DADT, admissions angst, a higher-education update, and other University news