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
Klarman Hall Breaks Ground
Harvard Business School’s expansion proceeds, amid debate about capitalism.
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis
University People
A new dean for public health, a new director for the art museums, and more
St. Louis Blues
Urban planners and scholars talk racism and exclusion in St. Louis.
by Lydialyle Gibson
What Is Critical Race Theory?
And why it is a subject of protest at Harvard Law School
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Corporation to Drop Law School Shield Linked to Slavery
The announcement follows a Law School committee’s recommendation to abandon the shield.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Sexual Assault Report Calls for Training, Culture Change
The report urges annual prevention training for faculty and students, more funding, and changes in final clubs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Law School Committee Recommends Abandoning Shield Linked to Slavery
The recommendation follows three months of investigation into the shield’s history.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Capital Campaign Nearing $6.5-Billion Goal
Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Files Amicus Brief in Graduate Student Unionization Case
The University argues that the relationship between graduate students and universities should remain academic, not managerial, and student labor unions would “damage private sector graduate education.”
by Marina N. Bolotnikova