Central Administration
Supporters and Opponents of Unionization Ramp Up Efforts as Vote Approaches
Students for and against graduate student unionization have escalated their organizing activity in preparation of the official vote on Wednesday and Thursday.
Faust Decries 'Frightening Incidents' After Trump’s Election
University President Drew G. Faust decried the "acrimonious words" and "escalating numbers of cruel and frightening incidents" in the wake of the 2016 presidential election.
From All Walks
As hundreds collected outside of Widener Library, undocumented Harvard students took turns encouraging the university to protect its diverse community following the election of Donald Trump.
University Will Not Prefer Antiguans and Barbudans in Admissions
The Chief of Staff for University President Drew G. Faust said Harvard Law School will not reserve spots for students from the country as compensation for a 19th century Harvard donor’s ownership of Antiguan slaves.
University Budgets Potentially ‘Constrained’ For Years To Come, Report Warns
Harvard’s traditional revenue sources—including returns on its endowment—may be subdued in the coming years, a reality that could “significantly constrain” future University budgets, according to Harvard’s annual financial report released Tuesday.
Management Company Reportedly Described as ‘Lazy,’ ‘Stupid’ by Employees in 2015 Review
Harvard Management Company employees accused the University's investment arm of setting artificially low benchmarks and overcompensating top managers, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
Scrutinizing Sanctions
The Harvard Political Union hosted a debate Monday night on the effects of the University's sanctions on single-gender organizations.
Faust Pitches Global Impact In Berlin
University President Drew G. Faust commended Harvard’s global impact at an alumni event in Berlin Friday, the latest in a series of international trips she has made as part of the University’s ongoing capital campaign.
Graduate School of Design's Enrollment Soars Skyward
The School of Design, which operates on a leaner budget than many of Harvard schools, has long been one of Harvard’s smallest schools. Over the past 10 years, the Graduate School of Design’s enrollment has increased by 288 students.
Data from Thousands of Harvard Applications to Become Part of Lawsuit
Application data for hundreds of thousands of people who applied to Harvard College will be given to a group suing Harvard for allegedly discriminating against Asian American applicants, the University told those students in an email Thursday.
In Court, Harvard Attempts to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Case
Harvard’s lawyers made the case to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Alyssa R. Leader ’15, who alleged widespread misconduct by Harvard administrators in handling her sexual harassment claims, in the first court meeting for the suit Friday.
Harvard Not Required to Divest from Fossil Fuels, Court Rules
Harvard University is not legally required to divest from the fossil fuel industry, a Massachusetts Appeals court ruled last week.
Columbia Returns -0.9 Percent with Narvekar, Next HMC Head
Incoming Harvard Management Company CEO N.P. Narvekar oversaw negative 0.9 percent returns on Columbia University’s investments during his last fiscal year on the job.
For Many Employees, Health Benefits Premiums Will Rise in 2017
Many of Harvard’s employees and faculty will see an average 7 percent hike in their healthcare premium costs in 2017.
