University News

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

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faces a $350 Million Deficit

At a faculty meeting, Dean Hopi Hoekstra advocates for long-term, structural solutions.

by Joanna M Weiss

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

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