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.
A Communal Campus?
President Drew Faust on April 24 appointed a University steering committee to explore improvements to Harvard’s Cambridge campus, with the aim...
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Short takes on recent news
Class Gifts
Why is it, University Treasurer James F. Rothenberg ’68, M.B.A. ’70, asked his Tercentenary Theatre audience on Thursday afternoon...
Save the Date
“From the Closet to a Place at the Table: Celebrating 25 Years of the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus” is the first-ever all-school...
University Names Goldman Sachs Executive to New VP Post
The University this morning announced the creation of a new position, executive vice president, and the name of the person appointed to the job: Edward C. Forst ’82...
Gomes Marks 40 Years of Ministry
Widely beloved Harvard figure Peter J. Gomes, Plummer professor of Christian morals and Pusey minister in the Memorial Church, celebrated 40 years as an ordained minister on Sunday...
Harvard Names Open Access Architect Director of New Office for Scholarly Publishing
The OSC will be responsible for implementing University policies on open access. Read more about Shieber's appointment...
A Dispatch from Chengdu
"Sunny" Seong-hyon Lee, M.T.S. ’02, forwarded this personal account of survivors coping with the aftermath of the traumatic earthquake in China, and asked the editors to share it with our readers.
Update: Harvard Law School Faculty Approves Open Access
In a unanimous vote, members of the Harvard Law School (HLS) faculty have approved making their scholarly articles available on line free of charge...
Corporation Member in the Hot Seat
In a two-hour interview, Rubin answers questions about his role in the housing and credit crisis. The losses, which have rippled throughout the economy...