University News

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

At Harvard, Mike Pence Discusses Democracy and Conservatism

The former vice president denounces political violence, expresses hope for a deal between Trump and the University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

A New Contract for HUCTW

A year-plus of hard-fought negotiations yield pay raises and other benefits for union members.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Spotting Pollutants from Space

A satellite-mounted instrument developed at the Center for Astrophysics will track air pollution hourly across North America.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Appoints Ritu Kalra as New CFO

University finance executive succeeds Thomas Hollister as vice president.  

by John S. Rosenberg

News in Brief

Corporation changes, Overseers’ leaders, the Mass. Hall chief of staff, Graduate School naming gift, and more

Who’s News

Honored academicians, Radcliffe Institute fellows, and more

Harvard Medalists

Five honored for service to the University 

Election Results 2023

New Harvard Overseers and HAA elected directors

Short and Sweet

Larry Bacow’s Harvard presidency, beyond the pandemic

by John S. Rosenberg

Sunlight and Shadow

The 372nd Commencement was perfect, as the University prepares for a leadership transition.

by John S. Rosenberg

Honoris Causa

Harvard’s 2023 honorary-degree recipients