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
The Intellectual Clash Over Final Clubs
Faculty members debate final clubs and freedom of association.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Broad Institute Researchers Find New Method to Edit RNA
Feng Zhang ’04 and his team build on previous discoveries in editing DNA.
by Aidan Langston
Harvard’s 2016 Honorary-Degree Recipients
The University confers honorary degrees on six men and three women.
by John S. Rosenberg
David M. Rubenstein to Join Harvard Corporation
An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board
by John S. Rosenberg
Final Club Fallout
Harvardians react to social-club sanctions.
by Aidan Langston
Overseers Election Results Announced
Alumni Association-nominated candidates win; the University reports on the balloting early.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Management Company Leader Takes Medical Leave
Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence
Harvard and Higher Education in Vietnam
President Obama’s visit and a developing nation’s new university
by John S. Rosenberg
Narrowing School Achievement Gaps
The Harvard Graduate School of Education launches “By All Means” initiative.
by Aidan Langston
A $35-Million Gift to HGSE Launches an Early Childhood Initiative
The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history.