University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro
A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.
Harvard vice president A. Clayton Spencer named Bates president
Long-time Harvard vice president departs Massachusetts Hall.
L. Fred Jewett, "Durable Dean" of Harvard College, has died
As dean of admissions and dean of the College, he fostered diversity in many ways.
James McAuley, Harvard senior, named Marshall Scholar
Sole Harvard winner among 36 new scholars
Barney Frank To Step Down
The U.S. Representative and financial-overhaul lawmaker will not seek reelection in 2012.
Harvard Club of Boston sued by waitstaff
One issue is the distribution of payments made "in lieu of a gratuity."
Occupy Harvard protest continues, Faust issues statement
Yard access will remain restricted as long as protest continues.
Harvard College reports 4,245 early-action applicants for class of 2016
First admissions season since early action reinstated
Four Harvard seniors named 2011-12 Rhodes Scholars
Two Harvard Magazine writers are honored.
Harvard Innovation Lab opens
The new, University-wide facility opens in Allston, in a spirit of "Why not?" and "How about?"
Palfrey Leaves Law to become Head of Andover
John G. Palfrey VII will leave his role as professor and head of the library at Harvard Law School to lead Phillips Academy, Andover.