University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
Final clubs, conflicts of interest, improving writing, and more
Final-club sanctions, a new Corporation member, medical conflicts of interest, MIT capital campaign, and improving student writing
by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Aidan Langston
News briefs: late spring 2016
Slaves at Harvard, an early-childhood education initiative at HGSE, Air Force ROTC returns, climate change, the Extension School, and more
Chao Center Dedicated at HBS
Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.
Harvard appoints David M. Rubenstein to senior governing board
An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board
Harvard endowment leader Stephen Blyth on medical leave
Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence
Graduate School of Education to launch early childhood initiative
The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history.
Harvard discloses senior executive compensation
The University discloses compensation for investment executives and administrators.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.
Harvard Business School Klarman Hall
Harvard Business School’s expansion proceeds, amid debate about capitalism.
Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex in Allston Wins BRA approval
The 556,850-square-foot building is described as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
by Laura Levis