University News

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

Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants

The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules

The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Magazine Celebrates 20 Years Online

A bimonthly publication extended  

Harvard fall semester schedule

Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Purpose of Harvard Law School

Why do Harvard Law students flock overwhelmingly to corporate law?

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Medical School names George Daley dean

Stem-cell scientist to lead school. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Undergraduate admissions challenges, faculty diversity

Continuing challenges to undergraduate-admissions policies, and diversifying faculties

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s campus becomes a construction zone

Harvard's sweeping building boom.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Portrait: Michael Brenner

Applied mathematician Michael Brenner on not knowing anything

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard House renewal gains and challenges

Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments

by John S. Rosenberg

Douglas Elmendorf on progressive policy and economics

New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova