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