University News

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

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The presidency, PhDs, research funding and more

Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president

Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president


by John S. Rosenberg

FAS Dean Mike Smith to Step Down

Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

New tax law boosts financial pressures

The new tax law boosts financial pressures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Harvard fundraiser Tamara Rogers stepping down

As vice president, she directed the historic multibillion-dollar Harvard Campaign.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Congress taxes Harvard, other endowments

The new law imposes a levy on investment income for the first time.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard financial report: strengths and warning signs

After another surplus, cautions about the University’s future financial constraints

by John S. Rosenberg

Congress considers taxing endowment income

Congressional tax bills aim at universities’ endowment income.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Kennedy School campus makeover

Unveiling the fruits of the capital campaign

by Marina N. Bolotnikova