University News

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

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

Consequential changes made to Harvard’s Board of Overseers

A consequential change in the composition of and elections for the Board of Overseers

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s fall semester: an update

A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus

by John S. Rosenberg

Appeals Court considers Harvard admissions lawsuit

The First Circuit Court of Appeals will rule on a much-watched lawsuit that could determine the future of affirmative action.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Endowment 2020 update

The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D. ’89, Shares Chemistry Nobel Prize

Recognized for developing genome-editing technique

by John S. Rosenberg

The Voter-Fraud Disinformation Campaign

A White House-led effort to recast public discourse 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Five Harvardians Win MacArthur Grants

Harvard faculty, alumni are among this year’s 21 winners

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Endowment $41.9 Billion on 7.3 Percent Investment Return

Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Helps Local Small Businesses

Using local accommodations and assisting commercial tenants

by Kristina DeMichele

“Our Vote Counts”

A cross-cultural effort fosters civic engagement in activists’ own communities.

by Kristina DeMichele