University News

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

Uncertainty Looms Over Planned FAS Changes

At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Portrait: Michael Brenner

Applied mathematician Michael Brenner on not knowing anything

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard House renewal gains and challenges

Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments

by John S. Rosenberg

Douglas Elmendorf on progressive policy and economics

New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

"Beyond Words" showcases Greater Boston illuminated manuscripts

Little-known treasures from Houghton Library and other collections

by John S. Rosenberg

Pranks in Pusey Library

A retrospective on the Lampoon’s 140 years of mischief

by Aidan Langston

Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines

Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.

by Aidan Langston

Prospects for decline in Harvard endowment

The risk that the University’s principal revenue engine might stall

by John S. Rosenberg

Stephen Blyth resigns from Harvard endowment management

As Harvard Management Company is in transition, its CEO, who had been on medical leave, resigns.

by John S. Rosenberg

Drew Faust before Harvard presidency

When The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted Drew Faust in her pre-Harvard days

Pianist Aristo Sham ’19 on the world stage

Aristo Sham ’19 takes first place at the New York International Piano Competition.

by Aidan Langston