University News

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

Science Center to Become Zimmer Hall

Harvard will rename the building following a $100 million gift from Stuart Zimmer ’91.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard reports on “net-zero” investment process

Harvard Management Company issues its first “Climate Report,” and an update on divestment advocacy, and other institutions’ progress

by John S. Rosenberg

Allston expansion, admissions litigation, center for cities

Bigger Allston ambitions, an admissions-lawsuit appeal, and a new center for cities

Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

A Failed Peaceful Transfer of Presidential Power

Bill Kristol discusses the future of the Republican Party and the survival of American constitutional democracy. 

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Overseer Balloting Begins

The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.

by John S. Rosenberg

Martin Nowak Sanctioned for Jeffrey Epstein Involvement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences announces disciplinary actions.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Making Voters Care About Climate Change

A professor and a marketing professional try a new tack in climate-change communications.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Return to Campus August 2

The University announces a date for faculty and staff members to return, in anticipation of fall residential operations.

by John S. Rosenberg

LEED Platinum and ILFI recognition for Science and Engineering Complex

Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.

by Jonathan Shaw