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

"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation

A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences refocuses on its educational mission

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith and his colleagues refocus on their educational mission.

Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library

Helen Shenton and a new University-wide management will reshape the libraries for the digital future.

Harvard provost Steven E. Hyman to step down

University provost Steven E. Hyman prepares to step down.

Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning

Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman

The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.

Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender

Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.

Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration

Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.

New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates

Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects

President Faust kicks off the "Harvard in Motion" walking and running program

Kicking off a program that aims to make Harvard and the surrounding community less sedentary