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

Harvard renovates building to create new labs for stem-cell research

Harvard renews an older building to create new labs in Cambridge for stem-cell research.

Mark Johnson named capital planning vice president

An overseer for envisioning Harvard's building priorities in Cambridge, Allston, and Longwood Medical Area

Harvard Safra ethics center receives $12.3 million gift

A new research agenda gets a powerful boost.

Princeton's strong endowment returns

The Tigers top the Crimson (not to mention the Elis and the Cardinal).

Harvard annual financial report released

A year of planned decreases in revenue, expense savings, and movement toward greater liquidity

Education and entrepreneurship plans for Harvard in Allston

A new education residence, a center to support academic and community entrepreneurship, and further (revised) plans for Harvard's Allston holdings

Regenerative medicine paper retracted

An important paper in regenerative biology has been retracted after its senior author, associate professor of stem-cell and regenerative biology Amy Wagers, raised concerns.

Harvard economists discuss the financial crisis's aftermath and the road ahead

A panel of Harvard economists addresses the causes of the financial crisis, policy responses, and long-term effects on employment.        

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown chides Harvard on ROTC

Scott Brown declares that Harvard should allow the military program to operate on campus.

Llosa Nobel literature

The writer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 1999.