University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Agrees to $53 Million Settlement in Body Parts Theft Case
The University will compensate families of those whose remains were sold and establish a scholarship to honor anatomical donors.
Arts join sciences in Harvard Allston
Alongside a huge applied-sciences center, a toehold for art-making
SFFA v. Harvard lawsuit could determine the fate of affirmative action
The lawsuit that could determine the fate of affirmative action
Ruth Okediji, intellectual property law expert
A Nigerian-born professor who brings unusual perspective to intellectual-property law
Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard
Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination.
Harvard Allston Land Development Company
New organization, management focus efforts for “enterprise research campus.”
Harvard Pushes to Advance Basic and Applied Quantum Physics
Harvard thinks bigger about the odd realm of matter at the very smallest scale.
Harvard Medical Record $200 Million Research Gift
Foundation of Len Blavatnik, M.B.A. ’89, makes record pledge for basic and applied science.
David Elliott leaves WHRB board
Harvard radio station’s long-time chairman David Elliott ’64 steps down.
Harvard Financial Report Surplus
The annual financial report also documents endowment changes.
Harvard Design Dean to Step Down
Mohsen Mostafavi plans to step down after leading the Graduate School of Design since 2008.