University News

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

Harvard quarterback evading a defender during a football game.

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

Barney Frank

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.

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Harvard Innovation Lab opens

The new, University-wide facility opens in Allston, in a spirit of "Why not?" and "How about?"

John G. Palfrey

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.

Tents were set up in the rain last Thursday in front of University Hall.

Protesters "Occupy" Harvard Yard, sleep in tents, amid heightened security

Protesters sleep in tents; police and security guards restrict access to the Yard.

Veterans Day ceremony honors Harvardians' military service

The Veterans Day service at Memorial Church honored Harvard’s “long crimson line.”

A scene from the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company (HRMDC) anniversary show, <i>35: Thirty-Five Years of Dance</i>

Harvard Radcliffe Modern Dance Company Celebrates 35 Years

The oldest Harvard-Radcliffe student dance group celebrates 35 years.