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.
Brevia
Short takes on recent news
"Thank You, Alumni"
Reunioners and seniors of 2009 give the University a welcome assist.
Harvard Layoffs Update (June 30, 2009)
School-specific news on layoffs; FAS cost-cutting working groups; and the endowment's forward commitments
Layoffs Begin
The University has begun laying off employees, part of its efforts to reduce costs to cope with the projected 30 percent decline in the value of the endowment.
Vautin Named Acting VP for Administration
Thomas E. Vautin, who has logged more than 31 years of service to the University, will take the reins on July 1, after Sally Zeckhauser retires.
Martha Minow Appointed Dean of Harvard Law School
Martha Minow, a member of the law school faculty since 1981, has been appointed dean, succeeding Elena Kagan, now solicitor general of the United States.
The Early Retirees
The University has disclosed information on the staff members, by school, who were offered and who accepted its voluntary early-retirement incentive program.
EVP Forst to Leave Harvard
Updated May 28. Executive Vice President Ed Forst, who joined Harvard last fall and helped shape the University's financial strategy, is returning to New York.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Details Initial Budget Cuts
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences gave some details of initial efficiency measures—one-third of the savings it must effect.
John Ashbery receives Harvard Arts Medal
A ceremony to honor poet John Ashbery ’49 kicks off Arts First weekend.