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.
Harvard Safra ethics center receives $12.3 million gift
A new research agenda gets a powerful boost.
Princeton's strong endowment returns
The Tigers top the Crimson (not to mention the Elis and the Cardinal).
Harvard annual financial report released
A year of planned decreases in revenue, expense savings, and movement toward greater liquidity
Education and entrepreneurship plans for Harvard in Allston
A new education residence, a center to support academic and community entrepreneurship, and further (revised) plans for Harvard's Allston holdings
Regenerative medicine paper retracted
An important paper in regenerative biology has been retracted after its senior author, associate professor of stem-cell and regenerative biology Amy Wagers, raised concerns.
Harvard economists discuss the financial crisis's aftermath and the road ahead
A panel of Harvard economists addresses the causes of the financial crisis, policy responses, and long-term effects on employment.
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown chides Harvard on ROTC
Scott Brown declares that Harvard should allow the military program to operate on campus.
Llosa Nobel literature
The writer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 1999.
Harvard College BGLT working group
Dean Evelynn Hammonds wants to consider "a number of important questions about BGLT student experiences."
Faculty of Arts and Sciences proceeds toward a capital campaign
Dean Michael D. Smith outlines financial gains, academic progress, and emerging ambitions as the pace of planning for University fundraising accelerates.