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
Scene 1, Take 2
Harvard goes Hollywood for Commencement, with sunny scenery, but sober talk.
The Talk
Commencement oratory from Steven Spielberg, Drew Faust, and others
Commencement Confetti
A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more
Academic Allston, At Last
Amid an Allston building boom, the first new academic ties between Harvard Business School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
Slaves at Harvard, an early-childhood education initiative at HGSE, Air Force ROTC returns, climate change, the Extension School, and more
Chao Center Dedicated at HBS
Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.
by Aidan Langston
Harvard and Higher Education in Vietnam
President Obama’s visit and a developing nation’s new university
by John S. Rosenberg
Narrowing School Achievement Gaps
The Harvard Graduate School of Education launches “By All Means” initiative.
by Aidan Langston
A $35-Million Gift to HGSE Launches an Early Childhood Initiative
The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova