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.
The recipients of two national arts medals include six Harvard affiliates
President Obama honors the recipients of the National Humanities Medal and the National Medal of the Arts, including six Harvard graduates, honorary-degree holders, and former fellows.
Harvard reboots its planned expansion in Allston
With construction on its huge science facility in Allston halted, Harvard reconsiders its planned expansion there.
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Short takes on recent Harvard news
Harvard Corporation senior fellow James R. Houghton to retire
James R. Houghton, senior fellow of Harvard’s senior governing board, will step down on June 30.
Harvard FAS narrows budget chasm
…but more hard work remains to be done.
Ferran Adrià announces plans to close El Bulli
The chef, who is known for daring experimentation and who is collaborating with Harvard scientists, says he will close his restaurant and instead devote his time and money to a culinary academy.
Christiane Amanpour of CNN To Speak at Harvard's 2010 Class Day
The veteran journalist is chief international correspondent for CNN.
Harvard-educated neurobiologist Amy Bishop accused of murder, and other news
Our news roundup includes articles on an online dating service founded by alums; a four-time Olympian in women's ice hockey; and a Harvard-educated neurobiologist accused of murder.
Harvard endowment prospects
UPDATED. Other institutions’ endowment results—and further budget cuts—suggest the challenges facing Harvard Management Company and the University.
Souter Named Harvard Commencement Speaker
The recently retired Supreme Court Justice will appear on May 27.