University News

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

John Goldberg named Dean of Harvard Law School

A professor at HLS since 2008, he steps up from the interim role.

by Vivian W. Rong

Kennedy School’s Campus Makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Debate and Doubt”

The spirit of Harvard Law School, at 200, in a divisive era

by Lincoln Caplan

Dean Searches Debut

Harvard seeks new leaders for the Graduate School of Education and Radcliffe Institute.

by John S. Rosenberg

Public Health’s Past and Future

Michelle Williams, a year into her role as Public Health School dean

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Former Fellow Chelsea Manning

A “visiting fellow” invitation provokes an uproar.

by John S. Rosenberg

A Diagnosis for American Health Care

A Radcliffe Institute symposium examines the recent policies—and politics—of the U.S. health system.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Education Dean Named University of Virginia President

James E. Ryan to depart at the end of the academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

“Vietnam” on PBS: The Crimson Connection

Harvard experts provide access to Vietnamese sources on the war.

by John S. Rosenberg

“To Be True to Our Complicated History”

Harvard Law School recognizes its ties to slavery. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Historic Building Boom

A campus construction program of unprecedented proportions

by John S. Rosenberg