University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Javier Ortega-Hernández
A professor of evolutionary biology on what shaped life more than 500 million years ago
Harvard appoints David M. Rubenstein to senior governing board
An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board
Final Club Fallout
Harvardians react to social-club sanctions.
Overseers results
Alumni Association-nominated candidates win; the University reports on the balloting early.
Harvard endowment leader Stephen Blyth on medical leave
Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence
Harvard’s ties to new Fulbright University Vietnam
President Obama’s visit and a developing nation’s new university
Narrowing School Achievement Gaps
The Harvard Graduate School of Education launches “By All Means” initiative.
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.
Harvard College to impose sanctions on final club members
Beginning fall 2017, final club members will be denied certain leadership roles and fellowships.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.