University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
When Code Meets Canvas
In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.
by Olivia Farrar
Axim Online Education Venture Debuts
The Harvard-MIT edX successor appoints Stephanie Khurana chief executive.
by John S. Rosenberg
Mikhail Lukin Named University Professor
The co-director of the quantum science and engineering initiative receives Harvard's highest faculty honor.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Initiates Anti-Bullying Policy
The new and amended University policies are announced after a protracted review
by Nancy Walecki
Commencement Celebrity: Tom Hanks to Address Graduates
The actor and filmmaker will be Harvard’s guest speaker on May 25.
by John S. Rosenberg
It's Still Hard for Women in Science
New book on Nancy Hopkins speaks to women's fight for equality then—and their fight now
by Nancy Walecki
Adrian Piper to Receive Harvard Arts Medal
Spanning more than 50 years, the conceptual artist’s work explores race, class, gender, and identity.
by Lydialyle Gibson
President Will No Longer Chair Faculty Meetings
Larry Bacow reforms another Harvard tradition.
by John S. Rosenberg
Humans on Horseback
New evidence on domestication of horses—and the spread of an ancient Eurasian culture
by Jonathan Shaw
Adam Falk and Natalie Diaz at Phi Beta Kappa
Guest speakers for Commencement 2023 Literary Exercises
by John S. Rosenberg
Ruth Simmons to Join Harvard as Senior Adviser
The former Brown University president will focus on partnerships with HBCUs.
by Lydialyle Gibson