University News

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

A bronze sculpture of intertwined hands in a park, with a discussion panel in the foreground.

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

protestors outside Harvard Science center holding signs saying "Do you love the world, Harvard?" and "The world has your back, Harvard."

Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Bar International Students from Harvard

Government lawyers shifted approach, offering University time to respond.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard affinity graduation ceremony at the first parish church in Cambridge, MA

Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.

In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.

by Nina Pasquini

Four 2025 Centennial Medal recipients standing outdoors in a row, smiling, with greenery and a brick building behind them.

Saluting the 2025 Centennial Medalists

Four alumni of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are honored.

by Olivia Farrar

Widener Library at Harvard University

International Student Ban Casts a Shadow on Harvard Commencement

Graduates discuss Trump's moves as students and alumni hold rallies

by Olivia Farrar

Grid of headshots showing newly elected Harvard Overseers and Directors, with names and titles listed below each photo.

New Harvard Overseers and HAA Directors

Alumni showed increased interest in this year’s elections.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Ramps Up Fundraising As Trump Admin Cuts Research Funds

This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration 

by Nina Pasquini

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Government Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students

Harvard sues federal government in response.

by Jonathan Shaw

University Hall

Plans for a Harvard Faculty Senate Move Forward

And annual awards for excellence in teaching, advising, mentoring, and scholarship

by Jonathan Shaw

Magna Carta on display in Houghton Library

A Magna Carta at Harvard Law School

A rare original surfaces at Harvard at an “almost providential” moment. 

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard University

Harvard Discloses Top Administrator and Investment Manager Compensation

Investment pay drops—top six managers’ earnings total a little more than $25 million

by Jonathan Shaw