University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae to Join Harvard Corporation
The alumni will fill two vacancies on the University’s governing board.
In the Hole
Harvard assesses the feasibility of completing capital projects now under way, and the timing of other parts of its institutional master plan.
A Vision for the Arts
A University-wide task force recommends new degree programs, courses, and spaces for art production.
Citing Recession, Yale Makes Deeper Cuts
Yale has announced a second, deep set of austerity measures; its reasons for doing so may cast light on the financial choices confronting Harvard.
Faust: University Will Slow Pace of Construction in Allston
Harvard will continue construction through 2009 while examining its options, which include pausing construction entirely.
Early-Retirement Program and Other Cost-Cutting Measures
The University unveiled incentives for staff members to retire early, and the president and Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean discussed other pending financial measures.
Harvard Management Company Reduces Staff 25 Percent
In the wake of sharp declines in the endowment, Harvard Management Company's new leadership is reducing staffing.
Zellweger Gets Her Pudding Pot
Traffic came to a stop in Harvard Square today for a parade with Renée Zellweger, the Hasty Pudding "woman of the year."
More Than 29,000 Seek to Join the Class of 2013
The College once again attracts a record-breaking number of applicants.
Howell Jackson Acting Dean-Designate of Harvard Law School
Howell Jackson will become acting dean of Harvard Law School, subject to the confirmation of Elena Kagan as U.S. Solicitor General.
Princeton Details Endowment Results and Spending-Reduction Plans
Princeton has detailed a prospective 25 percent decline in its endowment and resulting restraint in its operating and capital budgets--in line with the steps taken by Yale, and indicative of the actions Harvard administrators may formulate.