University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In
As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled.
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.
Adams House exit, IOP adviser removed, admissions avalanche, and more
Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more
A pandemic spring semester, policing reform, and more
Reports on the pandemic spring semester, policing reform, Allston enlargement, and cell-manufacturing
Exernal Committee's final report on sexual harassment on campus
A searing conclusion about sexual harassment on campus
Isabel Wilkerson speaks at Harvard about racism storytelling and public health
Author Isabel Wilkerson kicks off a Harvard speaker series on storytelling and public health.
Harvard President Bacow on Universities in Polarized Era
President Bacow speaks out on U.S. political conditions—and universities’ rightful role.
Harvard Forward Candidates on Overseer Ballot
For the second consecutive year, petitioners have qualified to be candidates in the Board of Overseers election.
How Many Undergraduates Are At Harvard Now?
Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring
Peabody Museum Discovers Possible Slave Remains in Its Collections
“We must begin to confront the reality of a past in which academic curiosity and opportunity overwhelmed humanity,” Harvard president Lawrence Bacow wrote.
Back to campus for senior spring under COVID
What’s changed—and what hasn’t