University News

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

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

Drew Faust on Harvard’s aims at 375

A president in her fifth year surveys the University on the eve of its 375th.

New Settings for Fine Art at Harvard

As a redesigned museum rises, curators choose works for display and plan to increase faculty involvement in the process.

Harvard at 400

Visions of the University in 2036

by Craig Lambert

Roundup of recent Harvard news

Marc Hauser resigns, Kennedy School celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, new organ for Memorial Church, Fay House renovations, and other Harvard news

In U.S. Politics, the Color Line Persists, Says Randall Kennedy

Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy's book calls Obama “enigmatic” on race.

Bob Slate Stationer To Reopen

Alumna will reopen longtime Harvard Square business this fall.

Nobel laureate Baruj Benacerraf, Dana-Farber leader, dies at 90

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's former head was a leader in immunology and cancer research.

Harvard contributes most grads to 2011 Teach for America

The University is the top contributor among medium-sized schools.

Ashton Carter nominated as deputy secretary of defense

On leave from the Kennedy School, Carter had been working for the Pentagon.

Kit Parker uncovers mechanics of traumatic brain injury

Bioengineering professor’s discovery offers new hope for injured soldiers.