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

Pedagogy, classroom design, evaluation: the recent history at Harvard

The context for a major new initiative on teaching skills, classrooms, learning technology, and evaluation

Harvard's 375th anniversary celebration, in words and photographs

Harvard's 375th anniversary celebration, in words and photographs

Fareed Zakaria named 2012 Harvard Commencement speaker

The international affairs expert, writer, and television host holds a Harvard Ph.D. in government.

Harvard economist Martin Feldstein urges $350 billion mortgage relief program

Harvard economist urges $350-billion program to counter recession.

Stephen Greenblatt and other Harvardians are finalists for National Book Awards

The Cogan University Professor's recent book, and works by other Harvard authors, reach the finals of the prestigious competition.

Harvard recycling services aim to keep Friday’s 375th party “zero-waste”

Harvard’s recycling services aim to keep Friday’s big birthday party “zero-waste.”

Harvard 2011 fundraising up 7 percent to $639 million

University reports $639 million received in 2011—third highest total.

Harvard 375th anniversary preparations

Preparations in full swing for Harvard's community celebration Friday night

Princeton's strong 2011 endowment growth

Schools continue to report favorable results—but those with capital campaigns can grow faster.

"Flash mob" preps for Harvard 375th anniversary dance

The Harvard 375th “flash mob” danced to James Brown as they rehearsed for the Friday night gala.