University News

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

James Muller in white lab coat leaning on railing in hospital hallway.

Free Speech, the Bomb—and Donald Trump

A Harvard cardiologist on the unlikely alliances that shaped a global movement to prevent nuclear war

Harvard president Faust to join Staples Inc. board

Nominated to be director of Staples, Inc.

Harvard Art Museums delay Fogg reopening until 2014

New art-museum schedule reflects complex construction, reinstallation

The Globetrotters warming up before the game.

Harvard Lampoon plays basketball game against Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem team plays the student humor publication in the streets of Harvard Square.

Harvard College unveils new alcohol policy

Changes affect House formals and private parties

David Hempton

David Hempton named Harvard Divinity School Dean

The historian of Christianity succeeds William A. Graham.

Reverend Raitei Arima, chief priest of Shokokuji Monastery in Kyoto, performs a blessing ceremony over a 30-scroll set of paintings from the 1700s, considered a cultural treasure of Japan, on March 26 at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The museum is displaying the paintings, by Ito Jakuchu, to mark the centennial of Japan's gift of 3,000 cherry trees to the nation's capital.

Colorful Realm Japanese painting exhibit opens at National Gallery

Yukio Lippit curates Colorful Realm exhibit at National Gallery

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Harvard College admissions rate falls to 5.9 percent for class of 2016

Acceptances issued for class of 2016

Eric Holder

Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General, named HLS 2012 Class Day speaker

The U.S. Attorney General will address degree candidates on May 23.

Henry Kissinger returns to Harvard

The former professor and world leader will appear on campus.

Harvard highlights the teaching of Galison, Kelly, Randall, Zittrain

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences showcases classroom talent, online