University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Graduate Workers Begin Strike
In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.
Harvard College Applications Surge 15 Percent
Of 1,648 students in the class of 2030, 39 percent will pay no tuition.
Harvard Law School Announces $31.4 Million Donation
The school’s largest-ever gift comes after a year of record fundraising.
Three Harvard Unions Move Toward Strikes
Dining employees, academic workers unions join graduate students in threatening a walkout.
Graduate Student Union Schedules Strike
The work stoppage will begin October 27, unless a final bargaining session next week yields an agreement.
Harvard Stabilizes Finances With Strong Endowment Returns, Philanthropy
Small operating surplus is dwarfed by reduced federal research support and endowment tax liabilities.
Harvard Graduate Student Union Authorizes Another Strike
The University warns this walkout may not be protected by labor law, an assertion the union disputes.
FAS Readies for Administrative Transition
Faculty leaders say layoffs will yield $20 million in annual savings.
Union Walkouts, AI Debates, Morgue Case Closed: The Latest Harvard News
As the fall semester began, the University continued to fight the effects of Trump administration actions—legally and financially.
When Government Funding Dropped, Harvard Found Partners
The University is expanding industry ties and investing its own funds to support research, but neither will replace lost federal dollars.
Welcome Aboard, Rakesh Khurana
The professor and former Harvard College dean is the next president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors