Campus Projects
Former HKS Employees Allege Years of Contractor Favoritism, Construction Problems Under Campus Operations Chief
After an April asbestos finding set off an internal dispute, former HKS employees described years of alleged bid favoritism, construction problems, and management concerns under HKS operations chief Arthi Kasetty, including claims that she shared competing bid information with a favored contractor.
Crimson Catering Relocates to Allston Facility With Focus On Efficiency and Scale
Crimson Catering, Harvard University Dining Services’ in-house catering arm, moved into a standalone production facility at 168 Western Avenue in Allston last August, ending a decades-long arrangement that had the company sharing a kitchen with the Eliot-Kirkland dining operation.
Harvard to Begin Construction on New Native American Program Home This Spring
The Harvard University Native American Program plans to break ground this spring on a new three-story, all-electric building at 15 Mount Auburn St., expanding the University’s central hub for Native American academic and community life.
Renovations Conclude at Wadsworth House, Harvard’s Second-Oldest Building
Major renovations to Wadsworth House — the second-oldest surviving building at Harvard, which still houses University offices — were completed this fall, marking a new chapter for the nearly 300-year-old structure.
Harvard Film Archive Temporarily Closed After Burst Pipe Flooding in Carpenter Center
The Harvard Film Archive will be closed indefinitely after a burst pipe flooded the archive’s collection, theater, and offices on Saturday, according to a Monday email sent to HFA affiliates.
Construction Underway for Economics Department’s Pritzker Hall
Professors in the department said they hope the new space, which is expected to open in December 2027, will provide a much needed upgrade and allow more collaboration between students and professors.
Heavy Rain Causes Leaks in Newly Renovated Adams House
The rainwater infiltrated Westmorly Court in multiple locations, spewing into part of the dining hall and forming a large pool of water outside the Bow and Arrow Press room. The dorm opened in August for the first time in more than 2 years, though much of the property is still under construction.
‘Honestly, I’m Fine with It’: Eliot Residents Settle In to the Inn as Renovations Begin
Eliot House students are scattered across Harvard Square as their House is renovated — and many of them don’t seem to mind.
McKay Lab Undergoes Facade Updates
The Gordon McKay Laboratory at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is getting a significant facade renovation to its east side, expected to be complete by early fall.
Extensive Renovation Project on William James Plaza To Continue Through Spring 2026
Harvard began construction on the William James Plaza at the start of this year, launching the first major renovation project in the building’s over 60 year history.
Students Express Concern about Renovations to Eliot’s Bernstein Piano Room
As Eliot House prepares for extensive renovations, students expressed concern over the plans to remove a historic piano, donated to the house by Leonard Bernstein ’39, over spring break.
Harvard’s 10-Year Plan for Allston Moves Forward with $53 Million Investment in Community Benefits
Harvard committed to spending nearly $53 million on community benefits for the Allston-Brighton neighborhood as a part of their Institutional Master Plan — increasing their prior community benefits program by $25 million.
‘Science on Display:’ First Phase of Teaching Lab Renovations Completed in Science Center
Harvard completed the first phase of Science Center Teaching Lab renovations in January, refreshing existing lab spaces with glass walls and introducing collaboration spaces on the first and second floors of the building.
Harvard Energy Facility Finalist for Boston Architecture Award
Harvard’s District Energy Facility, a building in Allston that supplies electricity and water to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences complex, was announced last month as a finalist for the 2024 Harleston Parker Medal, a prestigious Boston-based architecture award.
Eliot House Renewal to Begin Construction in June
Residents of Eliot House, one of Harvard’s undergraduate residential houses, have one more semester in their main building before renovations begin next June, according to Cameron Borgasano, Director of Undergraduate House Renewal Program.
Cambridge Assistant City Manager to Lead Harvard’s Campus Planning
Harvard hired Cambridge Assistant City Manager Iram Farooq to serve as the University’s managing director of campus planning, the city announced Wednesday, ending her 25-year tenure overseeing urban planning in City Hall.
Harvard to Break Ground on Pritzker-Funded Economics Building in June 2025
Construction on the new building for the Harvard Economics Department will begin in June 2025, according to an email sent to Harvard Art Museums affiliates on Monday morning.
Rhinos Get a Renovation: Construction Finishes at the Biological Laboratories
Harvard is concluding renovations to the first floor of its Biological Laboratories, which will provide a permanent home for Molecular and Cellular Biology faculty.
Harvard Files 10-Year Master Plan for Allston, Kicking Off Next Phase of Negotiations
Harvard filed its 2025-2035 Institutional Master Plan for its Allston campus on Tuesday, officially marking the next phase of negotiations with Boston officials over the University’s planned decade of development.
Harvard Updates Standards, Increases Funding for Sustainable Infrastructure
Harvard University announced its 2024 Sustainable Building Standards and the tripling of the University’s Green Revolving Fund from 12 million to 37 million this month.
Harvard Chemistry Lab Complex Undergoing Electrical, Drainage Renovations
Harvard is currently renovating its nearly 100-year-old Chemistry laboratory complex to address the facilities’ “aging electrical infrastructure and deficient stormwater system.”
Harvard Graduate School of Design Concludes First Stage of Renovations on Gund Hall
Harvard Graduate School of Design concluded the first phase of renovations on Gund Hall — as part of an effort to improve sustainability while maintaining the building’s unique design.
HUPD Renovations Expected to Wrap Up by End of Year
The Harvard University Police Department headquarters expects to largely conclude its renovations by the end of the year, wrapping up a construction project that began in April 2024.
Statistics Department to Relocate from Science Center to Maxwell Dworkin in 2026
The Harvard Department of Statistics, currently located in the Science Center, will be relocating to the Maxwell Dworkin Laboratory starting in January 2026.
Harvard Memorial Church Temporarily Closed for Emergency Steeple Repairs
Harvard’s Memorial Church has been temporarily closed for emergency work on the steeple, according to a University spokesperson.
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