University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The Latest In Harvard’s Fight with the Trump Administration
Back-and-forth reports on settlement talks, new accusations from the government, and a reshuffling of two federal compliance offices
Harvard news: solar cells, edX rolls out, Drew Faust on TV, and more
Harvard's largest solar installation, edX develops, Drew Faust’s research becomes a TV program, the Gilgamesh sculpture, and more
Short profile of David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine
David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine, works in both history and medicine.
Harvard to resume expansion in Allston with stem cell science building, housing
Harvard will build housing and resume construction of a science building, submitting a new Institutional Master Plan by October.
Summer Harvard construction: Fogg Art Museum, Tata Hall, Quincy House
Summer construction—on the Fogg Art Museum, the Business School’s Tata Hall, Old Quincy, and more—renews the campus.
Xiao-Li Meng is the new dean of Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The statistics professor succeeds Allan Brandt.
Harvard Files Amicus Brief in University of Texas Supreme Court Diversity Case
The University, joined by 13 peers, files an amicus brief on behalf of the University of Texas, emphasizing the educational and social value of diversity.
Fareed Zakaria, international affairs commentator, penalized for plagiarism
The 2012 Commencement speaker used excerpts from a Harvard professor’s New Yorker article.
Harvard Design School program imagines cities within an ecological context
A new GSD concentration uses an ecological perspective to imagine cities.
Harvard women's rugby named varsity sport
Strong club team begins varsity play in 2013-2014
Harvard Library's new organization launched August 1 with few layoffs
The large number of early retirements has minimized layoffs.