University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
President Faust on the state of Harvard
An "opening-of-year" address points toward Harvard's "new normal" in light of financial constraints.
Harvard Alum Named to Kennedy's Seat on Interim Basis
Kirk fills the seat left by the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy ’54, LL.D. ’08.
Yale endowment declines too
Yale reported sharp losses, but narrowly bested Harvard's results--preserving a large margin of long-term superior investment performance.
"Justice" course now on television, online, and in book form
Harvard's first televised course debuts in three media.
Teaching new leaders to transform America's schools
Updated Harvard Graduate School of Education’s new doctoral program aims to transform K-12 schooling.
Faculty members and alumnae honored
Two faculty members and two alumnae were awarded the highly publicized fellowships.
H1N1 Flu a Matter of Security, Frenk Says
The dean of the Harvard School of Public Health connects pandemics and policy in a lunchtime talk.
Harvard Graduate School of Education doctorate of education leadership
The Graduate School of Education creates a new doctor of education leadership program.
Great Mammal Hall at Harvard Museum of Natural History reopens
The Great Mammal Hall in the Harvard Museum of Natural History is restored and reopened.
FAS budget savings realized and yet to come
Dean Michael D. Smith details hard-won budget improvements--and the challenges remaining.