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

Wrought iron gate with ornate design, flanked by brick pillars and lush greenery.

Government Seeks More Harvard Admissions Data

Justice Department says it needs proof that Harvard is complying with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.

by Jonathan Shaw

Paul Stanton Jr. ’16 (number 29) rumbled for 102 yards--43 coming on a blast up the middle that pushed the Crimson lead to 17-0 at halftime.

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

This gallery's collection conveys the breadth of nineteenth-century collectors’ international interests, by grouping together works by Sargent, Munch, and Degas, among others.

Discussing the role of the university museum before a November launch

Panelists bring their perspective to the long-awaited reopening of the Harvard Art Museums.

Photographs of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe and her son Samuel, who died at 18 months

Schlesinger Library's new exhibit showcases the Civil War's personal histories

A Schlesinger Library exhibit reveals the domestic side of the war.

Covers of the eight books by Harvardians on the 2014 National Book Award long list

Harvardians make long list for National Book Awards

Eight University affiliates are recognized by the National Book Foundation.

Dan Shore and Christine Heenan

Harvard vice presidents depart, sexual assault, and more

Vice-presidential vacancies in finance and communications, sexual-assault legislation, grade inflation, and more

"Harvard Volunteers in World War I: One Hundred Years After" appears in tribute

Harvard’s World War I participants are honored in an updated volume edited by Douglass M. Carver ’59.

Light from the Calderwood Courtyard is ideal for the display of ancient sculpture, like this Roman work.

Harvard's Art Museums reopen in Renzo Piano building designed for teaching

Harvard’s Art Museums reopen, poised to fulfill their pedagogical purpose.

David Ellwood

Harvard Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood steps down

The Harvard Kennedy School’s leader will conclude his service at the end of the academic year.

The image shows human-stem-cell-derived beta cells that have formed islet-like clusters in a mouse. The cells were transplanted to the kidney capsule (the fibrous connective layer surrounding the kidneys); the photograph was taken two weeks later, by which time the beta cells were making insulin and had cured the diabetes in the mouse.

Harvard's Douglas Melton creates functional insulin-producing human beta cells

Douglas Melton creates working beta cells from stem cells for eventual use in treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

Research into medical marijuana and cognitive function

Novelist Patricia Cornwell donates $500,000 to McLean program studying the drug's effect on cognitive function.