University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Willy Shih
A Harvard Business School professor unpacks the economics of semiconductors.
Harvard economist Jeremy C. Stein nominated to Federal Reserve Board
The economics professor has investigated flaws in the financial markets.
Occupy Harvard removes most tents, Yard to reopen
With most tents removed, the University and Occupy Harvard participants negotiate reopening the Yard.
Brontë magazine, similar to Harvard holdings, sold
Manuscript, sold for $1.1 million, leaves England; magazine complements books in Harvard collection.
Fareed Zakaria to speak at Commencement, naming of Farkas Hall, and other news
A foreign-policy pundit at Commencement, Rhodes and Marshall Scholars, stem-cell center, the Fogg under wraps, and more
Gustave and Rita Hauser make a landmark gift for classroom innovation
A $40-million gift jump-starts a University initiative to adapt learning and teaching to twenty-first-century opportunities and challenges.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences 2011 deficit
Harvard's largest faculty narrows its deficit, but faces continuing financial challenges.
Harvard's $130-million deficit in 2011
The University, still adjusting to the financial crisis, incurs a $130-million deficit and pursues both savings and new revenues.
Harvard Innovation Lab promotes entrepreneurship
A new University center for innovation and entrepreneurship
Harvard's 375th anniversary celebration was wet and muddy, but full of spirit
The 375th anniversary celebration was wet and muddy, but full of youthful spirit.
Harvard College early action admits 772 for class of 2016
As early action resumes, 4,231 applied to College class of 2016.