University News

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

A New Landscape Emerges in Allston

The innovative greenery at Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex

Harvard launches design engineering degree

Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard's fall-semester agenda

Freshman convocation, Morning Prayers, and pending news on the University's agenda as the academic year begins

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard-Allston Education Portal opens new building on Western Avenue

The Harvard-Allston Education Portal opens in new space at 224 Western Avenue.

by Stephanie Garlock

Allston ready for academic expansion

After years of planning, significant development in Allston is imminent.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard's William F. Lee on campaign, strategy, more

From the capital campaign to strategic priorities: a Harvard Corporation perspective on the institution at year-end

Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down

Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions

Seth Klarman gives Harvard Business School naming gift for new building

Gift from Seth Klarman, M.B.A. ’82, and Beth Klarman funds project.

HBS Launches Billion-Dollar Campaign

Funding an agenda of intellectual ambition, educational innovation, international reach, and more

President Faust broke ground at HBS for the new Chao Center

Family members and dignitaries broke ground for the new Chao Center at Harvard Business School.

Smith details campaign goals as tally passes $3.7 billion

In a report to the faculty, Dean Michael Smith details campaign aims and progress.