University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Willy Shih
A Harvard Business School professor unpacks the economics of semiconductors.
Natalie Portman wins best actress, and other Harvard tie-ins at the Oscars
The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.
Scientists examine the impact of the human genome map, 10 years later
A panel of scientists examines the impact of a landmark discovery.
Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases
Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.
Roundup of recent Harvard news
University Professorship for Paul Farmer, ROTC after DADT, admissions angst, a higher-education update, and other University news
"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation
A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences refocuses on its educational mission
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith and his colleagues refocus on their educational mission.
Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library
Helen Shenton and a new University-wide management will reshape the libraries for the digital future.
Harvard provost Steven E. Hyman to step down
University provost Steven E. Hyman prepares to step down.
Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning
Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman
The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.