University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

Raj Chetty Will Return to Harvard

Chetty is a global leader in research on inequality and social mobility.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Martha Minow Appointed University Professor

Former Law School dean receives Harvard’s highest academic appointment.

by John S. Rosenberg

Court Filings Allege Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in Admissions

Motions for summary judgment outline plaintiff’s allegation of discrimination, and Harvard’s defense of its admissions program. 

by Brandon J. Dixon

Harvard Will Adjust Coaches’ Pay, Per State Law

Harvard Athletics overhauls coaches’ compensation. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Soyoung Lee named chief curator at the Harvard Art Museums

Korean art expert Soyoung Lee will join the museums in September.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

University People

S. Allen Counter, undergraduate-education dean, teaching prizes, and more

New deans, graduate student union, faculty diversity, and a final-club update

Two new deans, a graduate-student union, modest gains in faculty diversity, and a final-club update

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Brevia

Mass Hall makeover, Adams House renewal on deck, quantitative biology, and more

Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective

Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective

by John S. Rosenberg

New Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors 2018

The annual election results