University News

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

A gloved hand holds a clear shard of blue ice against the sky.

The Secrets Glaciers Tell

A Harvard class explores the glacial legacy of pollution emitted by the Roman Empire

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Law's Michael Klarman on gay-marriage litigation and politics

On activism, litigation, and social change in America

by Michael J. Klarman

Susan Shallcross Swartz

Harvard Divinity School receives $10 million gift to endow Christian studies

Susan Swartz and James R. Swartz ’64 give $10 million

Harvard's new master-plan submission shows the already-approved Allston science center site as the large tan block outlined in yellow at the lower section of the map.

Harvard moving School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to Allston campus

Harvard proposes moving the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to the University’s expanded campus.

Kiefer Sutherland

Actor Kiefer Sutherland chosen Harvard's Hasty Pudding 2013 Man of the Year

The Golden Globe-winning actor will receive his Pudding Pot February 8.

James W. Breyer

Harvard Corporation elects venture capitalist James W. Breyer

Venture capitalist succeeds Patricia King as a member of the University's senior governing board

Michael D. Smith

Harvard College disciplines students in cheating inquiry

Three-quarters of students investigated were required to withdraw or placed on probation

An interdisciplinary team tackles the design challenge question: “How might we reshape education to meet the needs of twenty-first-century students?” Organizers for the event included Co-founders/co-presidents of the Design Club at HBS Matt Guilford and Jeremy Schreiber; Co-founders of the Design Thinking Group at the GSD Miriam Roure and Pablo Roquero; and first-year M.B.A candidates Roderick McMullen and Jonathan Arena.

Harvard xDesign conference meshes business with design.

Inaugural xDesign conference meshes business with design.

Huntington D. Lambert

Huntington D. Lambert named Harvard's Continuing Education Dean

The online expert seeks to expand the University’s digital reach.

Residents expressed frustration over the proposed relocation of various maintenance facilities from 219 Western Avenue to 28 Travis Street, asserting that such a facility will adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood and community.

Residents frustrated by Harvard expansion in Allston, architect Behnisch rehired

Harvard re-engages original architect for Science Center site.

An image from the cover of a book about AIDS treatment in Africa, edited by faculty members Phyllis Kanki and Richard Marlink, who spoke at the "PEPFAR in Africa" conference held at Harvard School of Public Health on January 10.

Fighting AIDS with Harvard's PEPFAR programs in Bostwana, Tanzania, and Nigeria

A symposium at Harvard School of Public Health reflects on the school's PEPFAR-funded programs in Tanzania, Botswana, and Nigeria.