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 Law School Partners with Royall House and Slave Quarters
Medford museum spotlights the historic link between wealth and human bondage.
by Nell Porter-Brown
The State of Unions
New Harvard Law center focuses on unionization and equitable labor law
by Nancy Walecki
Harvard Kennedy School Reverses Position on Human-Rights Fellowship
Dean Elmendorf to extend offer to Kenneth Roth, review fellowship procedures
by John S. Rosenberg
Diagnosing the “Skills Gap”
Educators and employers aren't collaborating well—and what to do about it
by Nancy Walecki
A Fitter FAS
The dean’s annual report, plus updates on the faculty and its finances
by John S. Rosenberg
The Happiness Revolutionary
Arthur Brooks moved beyond policy—to something deeper.
by Nancy Walecki
Hybrid Work’s Sweet Spot
A business school study finds hybrid workers generate more novel and useful information.
by Colleen Walsh
Three New University Professors
Catherine Dulac, Robert J. Sampson, and Arlene Sharpe receive highest faculty appointment
“Make Elections Boring Again”
Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger on the future of democracy
by Lydialyle Gibson
Public Health Dean to Step Down
Michelle Williams led the School of Public Health during the pandemic.
by Jonathan Shaw