Amid budget uncertainty, Harvard keeps talent pipeline open: Top positions and critical roles still being filled2025-12-05T21:00:00+05:30

image/jpegDespite a university-wide hiring freeze announced in March, Harvard University has continued selective faculty and staff recruitment for critical roles. While some departments face hiring pauses, others, like the Harvard Kennedy School, are proceeding with searches. Faculty numbers in Arts and Sciences have notably grown, and key leadership appointments have been made, demonstrating continued operational momentum.Despite a university-wide hiring freeze announced in March, Harvard University has continued selective faculty and staff recruitment for critical roles. While some departments face hiring pauses, others, like the Harvard Kennedy School, are proceeding with searches. Faculty numbers in Arts and Sciences have notably grown, and key leadership appointments have been made, demonstrating continued operational momentum.Despite a university-wide hiring freeze announced in March, Harvard University has continued selective faculty and staff recruitment for critical roles. While some departments face hiring pauses, others, like the Harvard Kennedy School, are proceeding with searches. Faculty numbers in Arts and Sciences have notably grown, and key leadership appointments have been made, demonstrating continued operational momentum.