The brutal Harvard class that suddenly everyone wants to take

It’s an ungodly amount of reading and no easy A. So why are freshmen lining up to get into Humanities 10?

Harvard’s endowment jumps 27% in fiscal 2026, lifted by SpaceX as top holding

The latest 12-month period marked the strongest return for the university's fund since 2021.

Harvard Law, DePaul Law Receive Record $30M+ Donations

Morgan and Helen Chu's $31.4-million donation to Harvard Law will fund six new professorships. A $30-million gift to DePaul ...

Leading Universities Post Strong Endowment Gains; Harvard’s Return Tops 27%

Harvard University’s endowment posted a 27.1% return in FY 2026. As a result, its endowment grew by $11 billion to nearly $68 ...
Harvard Law School

Morgan ’76 and Helen Chu make record $31.4M gift to Harvard Law School

Morgan Chu ’76 and Helen Chu have made a $31.4 million gift to Harvard Law School, the largest in the school’s history. The ...
The Harvard Crimson

Black Enrollment Falls for Third Straight Year, Asian Enrollment Rises in Harvard’s Class of 2030

The proportion of Black students enrolled in Harvard College’s Class of 2030 fell for the third consecutive year since the ...

Harvard Endowment Soars to $68 Billion Even as Federal Cuts Force Layoffs

The stock market has boosted Harvard’s wealth. But as federal funding slumps, the school is seeking corporate sponsors to ...

E.E.O.C. Sues Harvard for Data on Diversity in Hiring Practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit asking a judge to compel the university to provide information on hiring practices that it said discriminated against white men.
health

An 88-year-old Harvard study discovered why having a good marriage at 50 matters more than almost anything for men

The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938, and has studied what factors determine long, healthy lives. Marriage is ...

Harvard Psychologist Says Most Stress Comes From 1 Mistake We All Make

A pioneering researcher shares a simple exercise for handling pressure, and it takes about as long as writing a grocery list.

Harvard polling expert: If not for young voters, 'the Senate tilts Republican'

According to a Harvard Youth Poll, voters under 30 who plan to vote are motivated by their opposition to President Trump and ...