University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
HAA Announces Overseers and Directors Slate for 2026
Alumni will vote this spring for members of two key governing boards
Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration
Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.
New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates
Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects
President Faust kicks off the "Harvard in Motion" walking and running program
Kicking off a program that aims to make Harvard and the surrounding community less sedentary
Harvard Business School revises M.B.A. curriculum
Beyond case-method classes at Harvard Business School
Undergraduate House renovation progresses at Harvard
“Old Quincy” renovation will test designs and construction for comprehensive modernization of undergraduate residences.
Almost 35,000 applicants for Harvard College class of 2015
The number of applicants for the College class of 2015 is almost 15 percent higher than last year's.
President Faust announces search committee for new provost, seeks nominations
President Faust announces a search committee and invites nominations.
Faust issues call for new seats on Harvard governing board
President Faust and Senior Fellow Robert D. Reischauer seek to fill six new seats on the governing board.
Atul Gawande, surgeon and scholar, on healthcare reform and potential repeal
In a podcast, the surgeon and scholar comments on healthcare reform and potential repeal.
Kenneth Rogoff Shares TIAA-CREF Samuelson Award
The Harvard economist shares an award for scholarly writing that fosters the nation's financial well-being.