University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The Harvard AI Debate Heats Up
The University has pushed the adoption of AI into teaching and operations, but faculty resistance is growing louder.
"Harvard Is Not Invulnerable" to Shocks: Faust's Sober Financial Message
President Drew Faust today e-mailed a letter to faculty, students, and staff, highlighting the "extraordinary turbulence still roiling the world’s financial markets and the broader economy."
University Endowments: The Gathering Storm
A look at Harvard’s reliance on endowment income to fund academic operations; the news from other academic institutions; and the composition of the endowment
Endowment Edges Up in a Down Year
Harvard’s endowment grows in fiscal year 2008 by $2.0 billion, or 5.7 percent, to $36.9 billion.
Probing Policing
Recent complaints about the Harvard University Police Department have prompted a special presidential review committee charged with improving the department’s relationship with the community.
Morning Prayers: All Creatures
President Drew Faust delivers a homily at Morning Prayers on the importance of environmental stewardship.
In the Black
A summary of the Harvard University Financial Report for fiscal year 2008
Coming Out at Harvard
The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary.
Brevia
Short takes on recent news at Harvard
Men's Basketball Exonerated
The Ivy League exonerated men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker and an assistant coach following allegations of improper recruiting and lowered admissions standards for the men’s team.
Lawyers’ Perspective on a “Time of Turmoil”
As part of the celebrations for Harvard Law School's (HLS) capital campaign, panelists discussed "Corporate Leadership in a Time of Turmoil" in the Ames Courtroom of Austin Hall on the afternoon of October 23.