University News

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

Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects

Eight new initiatives to build community on campus will get underway early next year. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Students form Pro-Palestine Encampment

Protesters set up camp in Harvard Yard.

by Max J. Krupnick

Governance Reform from Below?

In a tumultuous year, Harvard professors discuss a University faculty senate.

by John S. Rosenberg

Finding Harvard’s Voice

Danielle Allen’s educational vision

by Max J. Krupnick

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Speaks About AI at Harvard

OpenAI CEO on progress, safety, and policy

by Nina Pasquini

A New Chapter for Harvard Arts

The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Lampoon Donates Historic Materials to University Archives

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

by Nina Pasquini

How are Harvard's Admissions Changing?

The class of 2028—plus admissions policy concerning diversity, standardized tests, and legacies

by John S. Rosenberg

Sasha the Harvard Police Dog

Sasha, the police dog of Harvard University

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard College Admits Class of 2028

A smaller undergraduate applicant cohort—the first since Supreme Court ended affirmative action 

by John S. Rosenberg

The Interim President’s Agenda

Alan Garber on campus speech, academics, and his other Harvard priorities

by John S. Rosenberg