Harvard is moving its commitment to “viewpoint diversity” from rhetoric into faculty hiring — but as new searches take shape, professors remain divided over whether the goal is to hire conservatives, broaden disciplines, or simply make classrooms more open to dissent.
John Manning Was Seen as Harvard’s Conservative Signal. Now, He Is Forging His Own Path as Provost.
Harvard Provost John Manning was appointed as a figure who could speak to the University’s critics — but as Washington talks move around him, he has turned inward, using the provostship to reshape hiring and faculty power from inside Massachusetts Hall.
Who Does Harvard Call When Business Isn’t Booming? The Business School.
Harvard Business School has long been one of the University’s safest financial bets — but as Harvard looks to HBS for a bigger surplus, the school is finding that even its business model is not immune to the pressures hitting the rest of the University.
One Year In, David Deming Projects Stability and Optimism
Harvard College Dean David Deming has tried to define his first year through student-life wins and public visibility — but his upbeat approach has been tested by budget pressures, office closures, grading fights, and skepticism from students and staff.
We Analyzed a Decade’s Worth of Harvard Grades. Here’s What We Found, Department By Department.
Harvard’s new grade cap is meant to curb a decade of rising A’s — but confidential course-level data shows the policy will land unevenly across the College, forcing some departments to change far more than others.
John Manning Was Seen as Harvard’s Conservative Signal. Now, He Is Forging His Own Path as Provost.
Harvard Provost John Manning was appointed as a figure who could speak to the University’s critics — but as Washington talks move around him, he has turned inward, using the provostship to reshape hiring and faculty power from inside Massachusetts Hall.
Harvard recognizes the Class of 2026 in diploma ceremonies and school-specific events across campus throughout Commencement week.
A New Playbook: How Harvard is Trying to Win Over Trump’s Washington
Harvard turned to a record-setting lobbying blitz to survive Washington’s assault — but even with Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 on Capitol Hill and Trump-connected firms on retainer, the University is still fighting from the defensive.
Harvard's Kempner Institute Bet Big on AI. Now It Has to Prove Itself.
Harvard’s Kempner Institute made an early bet on owning its own AI computing cluster — a gamble that has quickly made it a rare academic hub for artificial intelligence research, even as private industry still threatens to outpace it.
David Parkes Has a Plan for SEAS. His Hardest Decision Still Looms Over It.
SEAS Dean David Parkes is trying to rally Harvard’s youngest school around AI, climate, and entrepreneurship — but after layoffs that strained staff, students, and faculty, his biggest challenge may be rebuilding trust at home.
A two-year undefeated streak in the 1V boat isn't the only exceptional aspect of the Harvard men's lightweight crew team. The quest for an IRCA National Championship three-peat has also led the team to be named The Crimson's 2026 Team of the Year.
Harvard Athletics partners with Team IMPACT to provide children with unforgettable experiences.
Winning squash matches in the Ivy League is hard for players of any age, but Christian Capella made it look easy in his debut season. Taking home Ivy League Rookie of the Year, he also earned the title of 2026 The Crimson's Male Rookie of the Year.
It costs $2 to join the Democratic Socialists of America. In Boston, the organization and its rapidly growing membership are still trying to define their movement.
A closer look at Red’s Best “Catch of the Day.”
