University News

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

Harvard Faculty Discuss Tenure Denials

New data show a shift in when, in the process, rejections occur

by Joanna M Weiss

Gun Violence

The impacts on survivors and their families.

by Jonathan Shaw

Tracy Palandjian Elected to Harvard Corporation

Succeeds retiring member William F. Lee

by John S. Rosenberg

The Dark Side of Daylight Saving

Harvard scientists warn against the health effects of abolishing standard time. 

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead

Harvard College Admits Class of 2026

Applicants notified as pandemic wanes

by John S. Rosenberg

Weezer Releases New EP, "SZNZ: Spring"

First of four seasonally inspired EPs make Shakespeare and Vivaldi rock

by Nancy Walecki

A Culinary Journey

At the Radcliffe Institute, chef Michael Twitty traces the food legacy of enslavement.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Being on "The Bachelor"

Kira Mengistu looks for love on reality television.

by Nancy Walecki

Merrick Garland to Address Classes of 2020-2021 Ceremony

The U.S. Attorney General returns to Harvard.

by John S. Rosenberg

Allston Agonistes

Rising political challenges to Harvard’s commercial development plans

by Jonathan Shaw

A Course for the Commercial Space Age

First-of-its-kind class at HBS examines the economic future of space exploration

by Nancy Walecki