University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
When Code Meets Canvas
In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.
by Olivia Farrar
Coming to Terms with Harvard’s History
President Faust at Morning Prayers
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2016: “I Urge You to Be Idealists”
“Talk a lot, listen even more,” Faust urged first-years. “And listen generously, so that others may take risks, too.”
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard Magazine Celebrates 20 Years Online
A bimonthly publication extended
Happy New (Academic) Year
Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Purpose of Harvard Law School
Why do Harvard Law students flock overwhelmingly to corporate law?
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
George Daley Appointed Harvard Medical Dean
Stem-cell scientist to lead school.
by John S. Rosenberg
House Renewal Gains and Challenges
Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments
by John S. Rosenberg
A Moral Conscience for Economics
New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Illuminations
Little-known treasures from Houghton Library and other collections
by John S. Rosenberg