University News

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

Five Questions with Willy Shih

A Harvard Business School professor unpacks the economics of semiconductors.

by Olivia Farrar

Brevia

News of the University and the Harvard community

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.