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
Poised for Partnerships
School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.
Disturbed, Not Surprised: Students Respond to Sexual-Conduct Survey
Findings suggest a lack of faith in Harvard’s administration
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Survey: Widespread Nonconsensual Sexual Contact
President Drew Faust calls results “deeply troubling” for Harvard and higher education.
by Jonathan Shaw
Big Data Takes on Dengue Fever
A School of Public Health study uses cell-phone records to predict the spread of dengue fever.
by Zara Zhang
Design Engineering Debuts
Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.
by John S. Rosenberg
Campuses Under Construction
Overhauling the Kennedy School campus, the Business School’s new executive-education center, and College House renewal
Turbines, Bats, and Rubber Stamps
A recent Harvard Law graduate recounts a case in Bavaria.
by Richard Corbett
The Art of Healing
This fall, Harvard Medical School will launch a new program to promote the arts and humanities.
by Zara Zhang
An Emerging Voice in American Medicine
Medical School student Brian Powers makes his opinions heard through prolific research and writing
by Zara Zhang
Douglas W. Elmendorf Appointed Harvard Kennedy School Dean
Recently concluded service as head of Congressional Budget Office
by John S. Rosenberg