University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Eat Your Potatoes Mashed, Boiled or Baked, but Hold the Fries
Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.
Increasing Access
President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus
Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity
Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.
Harvard Responds to Protests
Smaller campus actions draw administrative and online responses.
Harvard Announces Hiring Freeze
Amid funding uncertainties, the University prepares for austerity
Roche to Be Tenant in Allston
First lease for Harvard’s commercial enterprise zone
Surgeon Atul Gawande Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker
Writer, public health leader will address alumni on June 6
It’s Academic (and Other Harvard Concerns)
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences focuses on class attendance, grades—and wider worries about “uncomfortable” threats to academia.
Abraham Verghese Named Harvard Commencement Speaker
Physician and author will address the graduation exercises May 29.
Harvard Slavery Descendants Program: What’s Next?
After researchers are laid off, an official reiterates commitment to University project.
The Office for the Arts Turns 50
A birthday party with song, dance, and speech