University News

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

FAS Announces New Endowment for Ph.D. Candidates

A $50 million gift from alumni donors aims to protect research opportunities amid political uncertainty

by Jonathan Shaw , Schuyler L Velasco

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.

African artists showcased in new Cooper Gallery at Harvard's Hutchins Center

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

2014 financial report on surplus, health-benefit costs, and financial aid

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