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
Kit Parker uncovers mechanics of traumatic brain injury
Bioengineering professor’s discovery offers new hope for injured soldiers.
HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education
The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.
Harvard Graduate School of Education video tells teens "It Gets Better"
The worldwide campaign provides messages of hope and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens.
Scandal forces Congressman David Wu to announce resignation
The Medical School alumnus announced he will not seek an eighth term.
Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria
Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.
Marc Hauser, psychology professor found responsible for misconduct, resigns
The psychology professor, found guilty of misconduct last year, is leaving August 1.
Harvard's Memorial Church gets a new organ
The organ, Fisk Opus 139, is being assembled for an Easter Sunday debut.
by Sarah Zhang
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Radcliffe Institute's dean steps down, FAS's fitter fisc, renovation for Old Quincy, J-term update, and other Harvard news
Recent appointments and honors for Harvard affiliates
Arrivals, appointments, awards
Psychologist Marc Hauser returns to Harvard, but not to teaching
The psychology professor returns to Harvard, but not to teaching.