University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power
The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.
A Early-Childhood Education Initiative at HGSE
Slaves at Harvard, an early-childhood education initiative at HGSE, Air Force ROTC returns, climate change, the Extension School, and more
Chao Center Dedicated at HBS
Dignitaries help celebrate the new building’s opening day.
Harvard appoints David M. Rubenstein to senior governing board
An orderly, future succession, from educator to investment manager, on the senior governing board
Harvard endowment leader Stephen Blyth on medical leave
Stephen Blyth on temporary leave of absence
Graduate School of Education to launch early childhood initiative
The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation’s donation is the largest in the school’s history.
Harvard discloses senior executive compensation
The University discloses compensation for investment executives and administrators.
Grad Students Call on Harvard to Remain Neutral in Union Bid
The rally culminates a year of activism in favor of student unionization.
Harvard Business School Klarman Hall
Harvard Business School’s expansion proceeds, amid debate about capitalism.
Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex in Allston Wins BRA approval
The 556,850-square-foot building is described as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
by Laura Levis
Summaries of early-spring news from Harvard
Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis