University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
John Goldberg named Dean of Harvard Law School
A professor at HLS since 2008, he steps up from the interim role.
by Vivian W. Rong
Campuses’ Cultures
Howard Gardner and colleagues release a seven-year study of higher education in the twenty-first century.
by John S. Rosenberg
VES’s Valedictory
Renaming Visual and Environmental Studies to signal a clearer focus on making art and film
by John S. Rosenberg
Can MOOCs Predict the Future of Online Education?
Harvard and MIT experiences suggest a more constrained vision for massive free courses.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Portrait: Ruth Okediji
A Nigerian-born professor who brings unusual perspective to intellectual-property law
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Accelerating Medical Research
A $200-million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation paves the way.
by John S. Rosenberg
Allston Land Company Leads Harvard Commercial Development
New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Medical School Advances Research with $200-Million Gift
Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.
Harvard Design Dean to Step Down
Mohsen Mostafavi plans to step down after leading the Graduate School of Design since 2008.
by John S. Rosenberg
Learning About Teaching Now
Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Campaign Totals $9.62 Billion
The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.
by John S. Rosenberg