University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Javier Ortega-Hernández
A professor of evolutionary biology on what shaped life more than 500 million years ago
Harvard's 2023 Fiscal Year
Harvard sustains a fiscal 2023 operating surplus—and endowment returns turn (modestly) positive.
The Dogs of War
Harvard’s reactions to Hamas’s terrorism and Israel’s response
Discourse and Discipline
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences broaches two tough topics.
Harvard President Claudine Gay Testifies Before Congress
On antisemitism, “I have sought to confront hate while preserving free expression.”
Harvard researchers call for precision in reporting on Israel and Palestine protests
Harvard Kennedy School researchers on how to report pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests accurately
Bearing Witness to Terrorism
Harvard Chabad, IDF, and Bill Ackman screen October 7 Hamas footage
More Housing in Allston
Toward another apartment complex on Harvard-owned land
General Counsel Diane Lopez to Retire
Stepping down after 30 years of University service
Allston Home for A.R.T. Approved
A 70,000 square-foot theater and teaching center, plus housing for Harvard affiliates
Academic Freedom—for All
Amid the Israel-Hamas war, some Harvard faculty members raise concerns about freedom of expression.