University News

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

Harvard Scholars Discuss Venezuela After Maduro

A Harvard Kennedy School panel unpacks the nation’s oil sector, economy, and democratic hopes.

by Olivia Farrar

President Faust on Harvard health benefits changes

President Faust defends benefits changes to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences—and offers some concessions.

Talking with Maureen McLane, author of "This Blue"

The poet and critic talks about her teaching, her writing, and her newest book, This Blue, a finalist for the National Book Award.

by Sophia Nguyen

National Geographic TV show on sleep deprivation features Harvard researchers

A program on the National Geographic Channel about sleep deprivation will feature several Harvard researchers.

John Briscoe, who led efforts to build dams in the developing world, dies at 66

The professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences led Harvard's Water Security Initiative.

The renovated Harvard Art Museums open

The renovated Harvard Art Museums open

$750 million sought in Harvard Medical School capital campaign

Harvard Medical School’s $750-million capital campaign

Previewing the Harvard women’s basketball 2014-2015 season

Previewing the 2014-2015 Harvard women’s basketball season

by David L. Tannenwald

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer boosts Harvard computer science faculty

Former Microsoft CEO supports 50 percent increase in faculty ranks.

Center for Green Buildings and Cities hosts challenge conference at Harvard

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

A preview of the Harvard Art Museums

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