University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Kennedy School Unveils American Service Fellowship

Will fund degrees for 50 public servants and military veterans

by Max J. Krupnick

Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?

A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Convocation for a Bicentennial

Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.

by Jean Martin

Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions

The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

The Purpose of Harvard Law School

Why do Harvard Law students flock overwhelmingly to corporate law?

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

George Daley Appointed Harvard Medical Dean

Stem-cell scientist to lead school. 

by John S. Rosenberg

A Moral Conscience for Economics

New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines

Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.

by Aidan Langston

Teaching Children to Care

Dina Buchbinder Auron, M.P.A. ’16, uses sports to get children excited about solving global problems.

by Aidan Langston

New Study Calls Subway Germs Mostly Harmless

Curtis Huttenhower and colleagues analyze bugs on Boston’s T.

by Aidan Langston

HMS Names Barbara McNeil Acting Dean

Barbara J. McNeil will lead Harvard Medical School on an interim basis beginning July 31.

by Jonathan Shaw