University News

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

Harvard Symposium Tackles 400 Years of Homelessness in America

Professors explore the history of homelessness in the U.S., from colonial poor laws to today’s housing crisis

by Olivia Farrar

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

News in Brief

A trio of University Professors, honoring Paul Farmer, professional-school rankings, and more

Sarah Karmon in “listening mode”

Harvard Alumni Association’s new executive director

by Nell Porter-Brown

Lifestyle and Long COVID Linked

Harvard researchers find that lifestyle factors like weight and sleep are associated with reduced risk.

by Jonathan Shaw

The State of Civil Rights

Martin Luther King III on the progress yet to be made

by Lydialyle Gibson

How to Adapt to Climate Change

Lessons from Bangkok presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Design

by Jonathan Shaw

Brenda Tindal Named Inaugural Chief Campus Curator

The position will oversee the visual culture and signage of the University.

by Nancy Walecki