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.
Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D. ’89, Shares Chemistry Nobel Prize
Recognized for developing genome-editing technique
The Voter-Fraud Disinformation Campaign
A White House-led effort to recast public discourse
Five Harvardians Win MacArthur Grants
Harvard faculty, alumni are among this year’s 21 winners
Harvard Endowment $41.9 Billion on 7.3 Percent Investment Return
Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.
Harvard Helps Local Small Businesses
Using local accommodations and assisting commercial tenants
“Our Vote Counts”
A cross-cultural effort fosters civic engagement in activists’ own communities.
Admissions Lawsuit, Round Two
Appellate arguments are heard in a closely watched admissions case.
Harvard Governing Boards Change Overseers
Limits on election of petition candidates and other measures are adopted.
A Major Disparity in Massachusetts Criminal Justice
Harvard Law School researchers identify the mechanisms that lead to longer sentences for nonwhite defendants.
Harvard President Bacow Opening Message
President Bacow’s somber opening message for a challenging academic year—updated to include his Morning Prayers remarks