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
Cheers, Love, and Altruism at the Graduate School of Education
James Meredith asks, “What will happen to this child if I don’t do my duty?”
Geoffrey Canada: “You Might Be the Greatest Generation Yet”
In a graduation address, the social activist tells degree candidates they might just be the "greatest generation yet."
Mapping Gangs, and an App for Artists
Student-led teams Nucleik and MUSEY win Harvard challenges.
New Vice President for Harvard Library
Sarah Thomas of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries named to new post.
Making the United States Competitive
Firms are profitable, but the nation’s living standards aren't rising.
Advancing the Science and Art of Teaching
Highlights from the second University-wide Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching conference
Richard Murnane Named Acting Education School Dean
He succeeds Kathleen McCartney, who will become president of Smith.
Faculty Air Governance Concerns
Harvard professors suggest administrative concerns override academic considerations.
Jeffrey Toobin to Speak at HLS Class Day
The author and television legal analyst will address the Law School class of 2013.
Accelerating the Application of Biomedical Discoveries
Blavatnik Family Foundation’s $50-million gift aims to support development of early-stage Harvard research into human cures