University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Sam Liss to Head Harvard’s Office for Technology Development
Technology licensing and corporate partnerships are an important source of revenue for the University.
Harvard Endowment Declines $1.9 Billion
A negative investment return and annual spending reduce the endowment’s value 5.1 percent.
Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike
After protracted negotiations, Harvard dining hall workers vote to strike.
Harvard renovates Allston basketball arena
A mid-course change in Allston yields renovated basketball facilities.
Harvard Capital Campaign $7 Billion
University donors set a new higher-education standard—and fundraising continues.
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.
Harvard fall semester schedule
Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.
Harvard Medical School names George Daley dean
Stem-cell scientist to lead school.
Harvard House renewal gains and challenges
Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments
News briefs: summer 2016
Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more
Prospects for decline in Harvard endowment
The risk that the University’s principal revenue engine might stall