University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Law School Releases Digital Archive of Nuremberg Trials
Thousands of documents chronicle the Nazi regime and the legal effort to exact justice.
The Experiment Fund will finance students creating local start-up companies
A new venture fund to keep the "next big thing" close to Harvard
Jonathan Galassi declares himself gay in "Left-handed," a book of poetry
In a new book of poems, high-ranking editor Jonathan Galassi ’71 alludes to his homosexuality.
Claire Danes honored as Woman of the Year
The Homeland actress was at the center of the annual Hasty Pudding parade.
Harvard College applications decline 2 percent
A 2 percent decline follows years of growth.
Jason Segel and Claire Danes win Hasty Pudding honors
The nation’s oldest undergraduate drama troupe picks its Man and Woman of the Year.
Harvard library restructuring presages smaller workforce
Library leaders tell staff that restructuring will require smaller workforce.
Biggest Loser contestants share weight loss ideas at Harvard
Two past contestants from the TV show The Biggest Loser spoke at Harvard about their experiences and to give advice on weight loss.
President Drew Faust Receives Indian Welcome
The president stresses the importance of a liberal-arts education at the University of Mumbai.
Administrators remove last remnants of Occupy Harvard
Citing safety hazards, the movement’s weather-proof dome is dismantled.
Raj Chetty and colleagues release controversial “value-added” education study
Study finds good teaching leads to lower teenage-pregnancy rates and greater college matriculation.