University News

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

Nieman Foundation Names Henry Chu as Interim Curator

Veteran LA Times journalist calls attention to press freedom

by Vivian W. Rong

The Challenges of Greener Cities

Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts inaugural challenge conference.

“Beauty Will Save the World”

Welcoming the University community through a series of special talks and celebrations, the Harvard Art Museums re-introduce themselves.

Cooper Gallery Lights Up Mount Auburn Street

At the Hutchins Center, a new gallery opens with an exhibit exploring life in African cities.

A Financial Surplus—and Some Surprises

Mining Harvard's fiscal year 2014 report for nuggets on employee benefits, financial aid, and more

Faculty Tensions II: Battling over Benefits

Arts and Sciences professors condemn and vote against changes in health benefits.

Faculty Tensions I: The Sanctity of the Classroom

At the Arts and Sciences meeting, objections to monitoring of students—and changes in health benefits

The Emotions of Election Day

A Kennedy School working paper shows that losing elections can take a big toll on partisan voters’ happiness.

Ed School Announces Harvard Teacher Fellows Program

With the largest gift in the school’s history, and $14.5 million in hand, the undergraduate program will launch next fall.

Arts and Sciences’ Inflection Point

Highlights from Dean Michael D. Smith’s annual report

The Method to (March) Madness?

Tommy Amaker’s coaching clinic

by David L. Tannenwald