University News

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

Harvard Kennedy School Unveils American Service Fellowship

Will fund degrees for 50 public servants and military veterans

by Max J. Krupnick

Faculty Honored for Teaching and Advising

Harvard College and GSAS recognize teachers and mentors.

Harvard Horizons Spotlights Eight Scholars

TED-type talks on topics ranging from lizards to “micro-activism,” from doctoral candidates likely to define the futures of their fields.

by Sophia Nguyen

Artist Rick Lowe to Headline Graduate School of Design Class Day

The founder of Houston’s Project Row Houses is a pioneer in social-practice art.

Harvard Public Health Dean Julio Frenk to Depart

Appointed president of University of Miami

by John S. Rosenberg

Battling Ebola, Back to Basics

At a Harvard Medical School conference, experts discussed lessons from the epidemic.

by Sophia Nguyen

A New Era in Allston

After years of planning, significant development in Allston is imminent.

by Jonathan Shaw

The Sanctity of the Classroom, Continued

More disclosures about the study of attendance in Harvard courses

Harry R. Lewis Named Interim Engineering Dean [Updated]

Will lead Harvard's applied-sciences faculty during search

“The World Is Waiting”

Harvard Medical School’s $750-million capital campaign

The Challenges of Greener Cities

Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts inaugural challenge conference.