University News

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

Harvard Kennedy School Unveils American Service Fellowship

Will fund degrees for 50 public servants and military veterans

by Max J. Krupnick

Cheers, Love, and Altruism at the Graduate School of Education

James Meredith asks, “What will happen to this child if I don’t do my duty?”

Geoffrey Canada: “You Might Be the Greatest Generation Yet”

In a graduation address, the social activist tells degree candidates they might just be the "greatest generation yet."

Mapping Gangs, and an App for Artists

Student-led teams Nucleik and MUSEY win Harvard challenges.

New Vice President for Harvard Library

Sarah Thomas of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries named to new post.

Making the United States Competitive

Firms are profitable, but the nation’s living standards aren't rising.

Advancing the Science and Art of Teaching

Highlights from the second University-wide Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching conference

Richard Murnane Named Acting Education School Dean

He succeeds Kathleen McCartney, who will become president of Smith.

Faculty Air Governance Concerns

Harvard professors suggest administrative concerns override academic considerations.

Jeffrey Toobin to Speak at HLS Class Day

The author and television legal analyst will address the Law School class of 2013.

Accelerating the Application of Biomedical Discoveries

Blavatnik Family Foundation’s $50-million gift aims to support development of early-stage Harvard research into human cures