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

Readying for a Reckoning

Vice provost Sara Bleich on implementing the recommendations in Harvard’s report on ties to slavery

by Lydialyle Gibson

Academic Workers Rally for Union Recognition

Amid other tough negotiations, Harvard non-tenure-track faculty and staff seek better compensation, workplace protections, and an end to term limits. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Research Clusters Seek Climate Solutions

Teams of Harvard researchers will develop concrete proposals for addressing specific climate impacts.

by Jonathan Shaw

A Medical School Gift for Translational Research

Ernesto Bertarelli donates $75 million to support basic and clinical research.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Endowment and the Environment: Year Three

Harvard Management Company’s third annual climate report

by Jonathan Shaw

Teaching the Harvard Slavery Report

A seminar on bringing the landmark findings into the classroom

by Lydialyle Gibson

Arts and Sciences Dean Search Begins

President-elect Claudine Gay prepares to pass the baton.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Begins Search for Engineering Dean

Claudine Gay announces the advisory committee for successor to Frank Doyle.

by John S. Rosenberg

Claudine Gay, President-Elect

Harvard announces its next president.

by John S. Rosenberg

Theater and “Treehouse” in Allston

Harvard introduces plans for two new projects.

by Jonathan Shaw