University News

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

Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.

by Olivia Farrar

Eldo Kim ’16 charged in Harvard bomb threat

Eldo Kim ’16 was allegedly trying to avoid a final exam.

Harvard Football defeats Yale Seventh time in a row

Seven straight wins against Yale, and a shared Ivy title

by Bethell, John T

Reischauer, Rubin leave Harvard Corporation, Rhodes Scholars, Nobelists

The Harvard Corporation changes, Rhodes Scholars, new University Professor, Nobelists, and more

Harvard's larger fiscal 2013 deficit

A larger deficit and continuing Harvard financial challenges—amid fundraising and rising expenses

Harvard schools' campaign announcements

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, and Radcliffe Institute detail campaign goals

Harvard Magazine honors writers

Recognizing two outstanding contributors to the magazine's contents during 2013

Anita Elberse on the big business of blockbusters

In entertainment, big bets on likely winners rule.

by Craig Lambert

Four Harvard buildings were evacuated after an explosives threat

A report of explosives shut down four buildings on campus today.

Barry’s Corner project breaks ground in Allston

Mayor Menino and President Faust speak at the launch of Harvard’s residential-and-retail complex in North Allston.

Harvard College early admissions increase

Getting a jump on Harvard College’s class of 2018