University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Divinity School Sets New Priorities
After two years of turmoil, Dean Marla Frederick describes a more pluralistic future for the institution’s culture and curriculum.
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.
A Culinary Tour of the New Smith Campus Center
Six new vendors supply the Harvard community with coffee, cocktails, pita wraps, and much more.
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Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions Make Opening Arguments
First day of trial for the case that could restrict affirmative action in college admissions
Harvard inaugurates Larry Bacow, its twenty-ninth president
The University’s new leader focuses on challenges to higher education in America.