University News

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

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Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Trump Administration Aims at Harvard Funding

Part of concerted effort to target campuses labeled antisemitic

by John S. Rosenberg

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Improving Harvard College and Graduate School Discipline

After the 2024 encampment, a Faculty of Arts and Sciences committee recommends changes.

by John S. Rosenberg

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How to Protest Effectively

A Harvard Kennedy School panel on today’s resistance movements

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Teaching Israel/Palestine at Harvard

Course probes the modern history of the Holy Land.

by Max J. Krupnick

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Harvard Education School Dean Appointed

Nonie K. Lesaux transitions from interim to permanent dean.

by Nina Pasquini

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Increasing Access

President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus

by Alan M. Garber

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Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity

Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg

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Harvard Responds to Protests

Smaller campus actions draw administrative and online responses.

by Max J. Krupnick

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Harvard Announces Hiring Freeze

Amid funding uncertainties, the University prepares for austerity

by Max J. Krupnick

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Roche to Be Tenant in Allston

First lease for Harvard’s commercial enterprise zone

by Jonathan Shaw