University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro
A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.
Harvard financial losses extend beyond the endowment
The Harvard University Financial Report for fiscal year 2009 documents losses not previously detailed.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual decanal report
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.
Harvard libraries under pressure
The University's financial crisis is exacerbating existing problems in expanding, coordinating, and technologically improving the collections.
Boston Globe honors Warren, Paulus
The newspaper recognizes the financial watchdog, and picks American Repertory Theatre's Diane Paulus as a runner-up.
President Faust hints changes in Harvard Corporation
Suggestions of a new, more open order in Harvard governance
Houghton retires from Harvard Corporation
A shift at the top of Harvard's governance structure
The Designated Driver Turns 21
Harvard School of Public Health professor Jay Winsten enlisted popular TV shows to reduce drunk-driving fatalities.
Harvard FAS eases budget contraints slightly
A bit of breathing room for compensation, graduate students, and the library system.
Harvard delays Allston construction, campus development
The University will halt construction on its Allston science complex, and—significantly—revisit plans for campus development more broadly.
Harvard faculty retirement offers
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences and four professional schools offer incentives for senior professors to plan their retirements.