University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Medical School Renames Diversity Office, Revamps Recruitment Program
The latest in a broader rollback of DEI at the University
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Cancelled Affinity Celebrations. Students Held Them Anyway.
In hotels, parks, and churches, graduates decried the end of DEI programs.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Ramps Up Fundraising as Research Cuts Deepen
This week in the battle between Harvard and the Trump administration
by Nina Pasquini
Two Momentous Faculty Retirements
Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Centralizing University Discipline
Harvard establishes new disciplinary procedures for campus protest violations.
by Jonathan Shaw
Research on Hold
Funding freeze halts Harvard projects overnight.
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Threatened
Ability to host foreign students also in jeopardy
by Jonathan Shaw
Back to Basics
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences discusses classroom conversations, boosts aid, addresses discipline—and faces austerity
by John S. Rosenberg
News in Brief
Physician-authors address Commencement and Alumni Day, new School of Education Dean, and more
Improving Harvard College and Graduate School Discipline
After the 2024 encampment, a Faculty of Arts and Sciences committee recommends changes.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Education School Dean Appointed
Nonie K. Lesaux transitions from interim to permanent dean.
by Nina Pasquini