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 contributes most grads to 2011 Teach for America
The University is the top contributor among medium-sized schools.
Ashton Carter nominated as deputy secretary of defense
On leave from the Kennedy School, Carter had been working for the Pentagon.
Kit Parker uncovers mechanics of traumatic brain injury
Bioengineering professor’s discovery offers new hope for injured soldiers.
HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education
The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.
Harvard Graduate School of Education video tells teens "It Gets Better"
The worldwide campaign provides messages of hope and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens.
Scandal forces Congressman David Wu to announce resignation
The Medical School alumnus announced he will not seek an eighth term.
Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria
Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.
Marc Hauser, psychology professor found responsible for misconduct, resigns
The psychology professor, found guilty of misconduct last year, is leaving August 1.
Harvard's Memorial Church gets a new organ
The organ, Fisk Opus 139, is being assembled for an Easter Sunday debut.
by Sarah Zhang
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Radcliffe Institute's dean steps down, FAS's fitter fisc, renovation for Old Quincy, J-term update, and other Harvard news