University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs

The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July. 

by Tamara Evdokimova

A Financial Surplus—and Some Surprises

Mining Harvard's fiscal year 2014 report for nuggets on employee benefits, financial aid, and more

Faculty Tensions II: Battling over Benefits

Arts and Sciences professors condemn and vote against changes in health benefits.

Ed School Announces Harvard Teacher Fellows Program

With the largest gift in the school’s history, and $14.5 million in hand, the undergraduate program will launch next fall.

Cherry Murray Steps Down as Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean

Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions

Divestment: Faculty Members Make Their Case

In a private meeting with University leaders and a public forum, faculty group pushes for divestment.

An Arts Advance

Harvard College plans a theater, dance, and media concentration.

David Ellwood to Step Down

The Harvard Kennedy School’s leader will conclude his service at the end of the academic year.

Kennedy School Advances Campus Building Plans

An ambitious expansion and reconfiguration goes before Cambridge planners.

$24-Million Donation to School of Public Health

Gift establishes the Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research.

Harvard Appoints New Endowment President and CEO

Stephen Blyth succeeds Jane L. Mendillo at Harvard Management Company.