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

New Study Finds Long-Lasting Influence of Early Education

Kindergarten teachers and class sizes can affect adult outcomes, researchers discover.

The debate over Elizabeth Warren as new consumer finance agency's head

Elizabeth Warren is a leading contender for the new agency whose creation she espoused, but no nomination has yet been made.

Harvard Medical School revises conflict-of-interest policies

A comprehensive review of practices at the interface of academia and industry

Harvard Hoops: Inadvertent NCAA violation

Harvard basketball acknowledged an inadvertent 2007 violation of NCAA recruiting policies.

Harvard's Arnold Arboretum and beetle threat

Asian longhorned beetles prompt intensive inspections near a treasured plant collection.

Elizabeth Warren, Kenneth Rogoff, Jessica Stern in the news

Stephanie Wilson, Elizabeth Warren, Kenneth Rogoff, and Jessica Stern in the headlines

Harvard and union reach new contract

A two-year contract would increase staff members' compensation.

Report on Cambridge police Sgt. Crowley, Professor Gates

A report on the interaction between Cambridge police Sergeant Crowley and Professor Gates finds “misunderstandings and failed communications” on both sides.

2010 Commencement humor

The lighter side of Harvard's Commencement

Harvard's 2010 Commencement, recapped

A recap of the University's 359th Commencement