University News

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

The Secrets Glaciers Tell

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

by Olivia Farrar

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.

Harvard's baseball coach Joe Walsh dies suddenly at 58

He coached for the past 17 seasons and won five Ivy League championships.

The Harvard College Europe Program launches

A new College program lets students experience European answers to the challenges of the modern world.

Harvard health services names Barreira director

Mental-health specialist has been active in undergraduate care