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.
Harvard College investigates cheating
The College investigates more than 100 students in an exam-cheating case—and explores broader teaching and learning concerns
Chinese expert Meg Rithmire is independent thinker at harvard business school
Young Chinese scholar at Harvard Business School
Harvard endowment declines on flat returns
In a year of flat investment returns, the endowment declines as distributions support Harvard University operations
Harvard launches first edX courses
Harvard begins massive online courses through its edX venture with MIT and Berkeley, aiming to improve education on and beyond campus
Harvard economics professor Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley ’44 share Nobel prize
A faculty member and an alumnus are recognized for work on the design of markets and matching theory.
Harvard Business School new Chao building fellowships
The Chao Family Foundation donates $40 million for an executive-education facility and fellowships.
Harvard releases new 10-year plan for Allston
The University previews a 10-year expansion plan for its Allston campus.
Harvard president keynotes Boston College sesquicentennial celebration
Harvard president keynotes Boston College sesquicentennial celebration
Students challenged to solve world's problems by Harvard president Drew Faust
President Drew Faust challenges students to solve the world's most pressing problems.
Debora L. Spar on the 50th anniversary of women’s admission to the Harvard M.B.A
Barnard’s president marks the fiftieth anniversary of women’s admission to Harvard’s M.B.A program.