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
Convocation for a Bicentennial
Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.
by Jean Martin
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
The Purpose of Harvard Law School
Why do Harvard Law students flock overwhelmingly to corporate law?
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
George Daley Appointed Harvard Medical Dean
Stem-cell scientist to lead school.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Moral Conscience for Economics
New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines
Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.
by Aidan Langston
Teaching Children to Care
Dina Buchbinder Auron, M.P.A. ’16, uses sports to get children excited about solving global problems.
by Aidan Langston
New Study Calls Subway Germs Mostly Harmless
Curtis Huttenhower and colleagues analyze bugs on Boston’s T.
by Aidan Langston
HMS Names Barbara McNeil Acting Dean
Barbara J. McNeil will lead Harvard Medical School on an interim basis beginning July 31.
by Jonathan Shaw
Televangelists on Tape
Carlton Pearson, exiled from his church, donates years of preaching on tape to Harvard.
by Aidan Langston