University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
FAS Fund for Ph.D. Students Reaches $100 Million Goal
The division is launching a new fundraising effort to support 50 additional students.
Harvard’s fall semester: an update
A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus
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.
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.