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

Harvard Responds to Violence in Israel

As war in the Middle East rages, a war of words is fought at Harvard.

by Max J. Krupnick

Alumnus Moungi Bawendi Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Chemist revolutionized production process of quantum dots

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf to Step Down

Plans to conclude service at end of academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Parkes Named Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences Dean

The computer and data scientist is known as a listener and a leader.

by Jonathan Shaw

Marla Frederick Named Dean of Harvard Divinity School

The scholar of the African American religious experience will become dean January 1.

by Jonathan Shaw

Picking Team Players

A test can identify these productivity-boosting personnel.

by Max J. Krupnick

Tackling the Dental Care Desert

Harvard alumnae establish a college of dental medicine in rural Missouri.

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Supreme Court Bans Race-Conscious Admissions

The ruling encompasses both public and private institutions of higher education.

by Jonathan Shaw

Standing Out, United

Harvard affinity celebrations honor graduates’ diverse journeys. 

by Ryan Doan-Nguyen

Faculty Honors, and a Farewell

A changing of the guard, in Mass Hall and University Hall

by Jonathan Shaw