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.
Donald Heathfield, M.P.A. ’00, accused of spying for Russia, with 10 others
Donald Heathfield, M.P.A. ’00, has been arrested by the F.B.I. on charges of belonging to a group of secret agents working for Russia.
Excerpts from speeches and writings of Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria
Business School dean Nitin Nohria on revising management education in a turbulent time—and on overcoming the obstacles to keeping organizations effective. Read excerpts from his speeches and writings.
Moody's explains Harvard and university financial crises
How high-return endowment policies and increased debt led to liquidity crises--at Harvard and elsewhere
Matthew Nock Appointed Professor of Psychology
Clinical psychologist noted for studies of self-injury and suicidal behavior in young adults
"Harvard Medicine": A New Title and Look for the Medical School Magazine
Making medical science and practice more accessible to alumni and public readers alike
Economists Publish Report on Financial Regulation Reform
"The Squam Lake Report" endorses some aspects of pending legislation, and offers different solutions in other areas.
Harvard dean Murray appointed Deepwater Horizon commission
President Obama announces the remaining members of the seven-person investigating commission.
David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement
The Honorable David H. Souter, retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, began a conversation about constitutional interpretation.
Excerpts from President Faust's address to alumni in 2010
In her speech to the alumni on Commencement afternoon, President Faust put the University’s interest in public service in context.
GSAS Centennial Medalists
Scholars whose contributions to society emerged from their graduate study at Harvard