University News

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

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

Brontë magazine, similar to Harvard holdings, sold

Manuscript, sold for $1.1 million, leaves England; magazine complements books in Harvard collection.

Fareed Zakaria to speak at Commencement, naming of Farkas Hall, and other news

A foreign-policy pundit at Commencement, Rhodes and Marshall Scholars, stem-cell center, the Fogg under wraps, and more

Gustave and Rita Hauser make a landmark gift for classroom innovation

A $40-million gift jump-starts a University initiative to adapt learning and teaching to twenty-first-century opportunities and challenges.

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences 2011 deficit

Harvard's largest faculty narrows its deficit, but faces continuing financial challenges.

Harvard's $130-million deficit in 2011

The University, still adjusting to the financial crisis, incurs a $130-million deficit and pursues both savings and new revenues.

Harvard Innovation Lab promotes entrepreneurship

A new University center for innovation and entrepreneurship

Harvard's 375th anniversary celebration was wet and muddy, but full of spirit

The 375th anniversary celebration was wet and muddy, but full of youthful spirit.

Harvard College early action admits 772 for class of 2016

As early action resumes, 4,231 applied to College class of 2016.

Memorial celebration for James Yannatos of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra

The longtime Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra conductor's life was celebrated by his former students, his colleagues, and his family.

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Joe Restic, retired Harvard football coach, dies

Joe Restic was head coach for 23 seasons.