University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty Debate Plan to Cap A Grades
At a lively meeting, faculty members weighed a grade inflation plan that most agreed is imperfect.
Harvard Endowment $39.2 billion on 10 percent return
In a stronger year for universities’ investment returns, Harvard Management Company continues its overhaul.
Harvard teaching learning agenda
Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference
Brian K. Lee Harvard fundraising leader
President Lawrence Bacow fills out his new Harvard team.
Harvard Campaign raises $9.62 billion
The University reveals the results for its record-setting fund drive.
Harvard President Lawrence Bacow promotes Michigan initiatives
President Bacow listens (and builds partnerships) in Michigan.
HMS real-estate deal and a busy post-presidency
A Medical School real-estate deal, and a busy post-presidency for Drew Faust
New FAS dean, biomedical momentum, and more University news
New FAS dean, biomedical momentum, and more University news
Profile of Lawrence S. Bacow, Harvard’s 29th president
Lawrence S. Bacow, a career educator, is schooled in making decisions.
The Supreme Court and a politicized U.S. Solicitor General
The “Tenth Justice” and the polarization of the Supreme Court
Harvard’s twenty-ninth president gets to work
With greetings to the community, and a major faculty appointment, new Harvard president Lawrence S. Bacow sets to work.