Harvard Administration
News covering leadership, governance, university policies, and institutional decisions at Harvard University.
Jack Reardon and Walter Cabot, Remembered
Plus, veteran higher education leader Thomas Ehrlich reflects on university curricula for his 70th reunion
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Radcliffe Institute Dean Departs for Stanford
Tomiko Brown-Nagin has been named dean of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education.
Dingman Named Harvard’s Interim Dean of Freshmen
The longtime administrator, who retired from the post in 2018, returns as the College reorganizes.
Harvard, Supporters File Briefs in Federal Funding Case
The government also opens an investigation into financial aid awards to Chinese students.
College Leaders Outline Overhaul Plan
A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall.
‘Where Harvard Went Wrong,’ According to Harvey Mansfield
The retired government professor has been a rare conservative voice on campus for decades.
At Harvard This Spring, the Watchword Was Action
With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change.
Harvard Discloses Top Earners’ Compensation
The University files its annual report for tax-exempt organizations.
Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention
The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.
Sam Liss to Head Harvard’s Office for Technology Development
Technology licensing and corporate partnerships are an important source of revenue for the University.
Harvard Discloses Top Administrator and Investment Manager Compensation
Investment pay drops—top six managers’ earnings total a little more than $25 million