University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lehrer
The mathematician and satirist kept Harvard in his thoughts—and lyrics
An “Egalitarian Curiosity”
How to encourage free speech and inquiry on campus
Martha Tedeschi to Step Down from Harvard Art Museums
Director, appointed in 2016, plans to retire in June 2024.
Harvard Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf to Step Down
Plans to conclude service at end of academic year
A “Romper Room” Diploma
President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers
Convocation 2023: The New Crew
Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders
Parkes Named Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean
The computer and data scientist is known as a listener and a leader.
The Burst of the South Sea Bubble
A Harvard Business School exhibit documents the first global financial crisis.
Marla Frederick Named Dean of Harvard Divinity School
The scholar of the African American religious experience will become dean January 1.
Embracing AI
The dawn of the virtual teaching fellow
New Digs
Claudine Gay’s first day in her presidential office