University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Sanctions Economist Roland Fryer
Prominent economist placed on leave for two years, then on probation.
Harvard dismisses fencing coach
Peter Brand dismissed
"I Can't See My Family"
DACA recipient Daishi Miguel Tanaka '19 graduated last month without his parents in attendance.
Harvard Seeks Developer for its Allston Enterprise Research Campus
Developers receive request for proposals
Baby Turkey Season Comes to Harvard
A hen turkey and her seven poults have settled near the eastern end of Harvard Yard.
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
University People
Teaching stars, new academicians, a memorable May Day, and more
A new Design dean, divestment activism, and more
A new Design dean, disruptive divestment activism, Radcliffe fellows, and more
DNA testing leads Stuart Schreiber to welcome answers
A scientist discovers his own family’s secrets.
Harvard study quantifies disease contributions of genetics and environment
The largest-ever study of twins quantifies the respective influence of genes and environment on specific diseases.