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