University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students

A longer-term decision is expected within a week.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf to Step Down

Plans to conclude service at end of academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

A “Romper Room” Diploma

President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers

by John S. Rosenberg

Convocation 2023: The New Crew

Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders

by John S. Rosenberg

Parkes Named Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean

The computer and data scientist is known as a listener and a leader.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Burst of the South Sea Bubble

A Harvard Business School exhibit documents the first global financial crisis. 

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Marla Frederick Named Dean of Harvard Divinity School

The scholar of the African American religious experience will become dean January 1.

by Jonathan Shaw

Embracing AI

The dawn of the virtual teaching fellow

by Jonathan Shaw

A “Scholar’s Scholar”

A profile of Harvard’s thirtieth president

by John S. Rosenberg

The New Crew

The 2023-24 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows.