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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

After Five Decades, Dean Dingman Bids Harvard Farewell

This summer, Tom Dingman will retire after 13 years as dean of freshmen and a 45-year career at Harvard. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard endowment manager and president pay

The annual tax filing reveals details about Harvard Management Company and University officer pay.

by John S. Rosenberg

Social Clubs Must File Gender Breakdown

Other implementation plans are also announced by the College.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2018-2019 Fellows

This year's cohort includes more than 50 scholars from around the world, and Harvard's own community.

by Oset Babür

Bridget Terry Long Named Dean of Harvard Education School

The education economist will become dean on July 1. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Will Bargain with Grad-Student Union

Graduate students voted 1,931-1,523 last month to form a labor union.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Bill Gates talks with students

The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.

by Jonathan Shaw

Tomiko Brown-Nagin to Lead Radcliffe Institute

The legal historian will become dean on July 1. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“I'll never get over what happened to my son”

A Kennedy School discussion on new evidence and historical precedents in Michael Brown's death

by Lydialyle Gibson

Graduate Students Vote to Unionize

The outcome means that thousands of graduate students can begin collective bargaining with the University. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova