University News

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

Harvard Alumni Affairs Databases Breached

The University is investigating the cyberattack, which may have compromised the personal information of alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard’s Memorial Church gets new bell

After a two-foot crack appeared in 2011, the old bell is finally replaced.

Global-Health Learning in Rural Mexico

Harvard Global Health Institute introduces a unique study-abroad opportunity, melding coursework with field experience.

by Francesca Annic...

Harvard's 363d Commencement, with Aretha Franklin and George H. W. Bush

The University’s 363rd Commencement, featuring George H. W. Bush, Aretha Franklin, Michael R. Bloomberg, and more

Harvard senior financial management changes

The Corporation’s senior financial leadership changes.

Harvard College admissions, business school center, endowment compensation

Harvard Business School’s Chao Center, College admissions, endowment managers’ compensation, and more

Harvard’s Business, Dental, Divinity, and Government Schools raise funds

Fundraising launches for the Business, Dental, Divinity, and Kennedy Schools

Harvard National Academy of Sciences, Pulitzer Prize

National Academy scientists, Pulitzer Prize-winner, Radcliffe Fellows, and more

Harvard Coop adopts discounts

From rebates to a discount, retailing remodeled

Harvard honor code, e-mail privacy, gender-neutral housing

Adopting a College honor code, addressing e-mail privacy, moving from courses to credits, and more

Harvard addresses the issue of sexual assaults on campus

Harvard reacts to sexual assaults with new policies and a task force to address issues of campus culture.