University News

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

Harvard Law School Releases Digital Archive of Nuremberg Trials

Thousands of documents chronicle the Nazi regime and the legal effort to exact justice.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Cherry Murray, dean of engineering and applied sciences school, to step down

Led school during period of rapid growth—and huge ambitions

Harvard faculty for divestment hold public forum, meet privately with Faust

In a private meeting with University leaders and a public forum, faculty group pushes for divestment.

Melissa Harris-Perry gives 2014 Rothschild Lecture at Harvard

The academic and MSNBC host talks about voting, the 2014 midterm elections, and democracy's losers.

Harvard defeats Princeton, 49-7

The Crimson set a record for the largest margin of victory against the Tigers in their football series.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard’s Drew Faust on value of college

Drew Faust addresses the value of higher education

Harvard launches detailed sustainability plan, enumerates priorities

Comprehensive set of priorities unveiled

Harvard basketball preview

Harvard’s basketball season begins.

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard Law School's Lawrence Lessig interviews Edward Snowden

The former government employee discusses government surveillance and the ethics of whistle-blowing.

Harvard to develop undergraduate concentration in theater, dance, and media

Harvard College plans a theater, dance, and media concentration.

Harvard defeats Lafayette, 24-14, at the Stadium

The Harvard football team beat Lafayette to run its 2014 record to 5-0.

by Dick Friedman