University News

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

Five Questions with Willy Shih

A Harvard Business School professor unpacks the economics of semiconductors.

by Olivia Farrar

Jonathan Walton named Memorial Church minister, succeeding Peter Gomes

Harvard Divinity School professor succeeds the late Peter Gomes.

Helen Horowitz lectures on 375 years of women at Harvard

Harvard’s history of educating women

by Madeleine Schwartz

Designer Bruce Mau Is GSD Class Day speaker

The renowned designer addresses degree candidates on May 23.

Microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus speaks at Harvard Business School

The microfinance pioneer discusses the power of human creativity.

Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching launches with a symposium

The Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching launched its activities with a day-long symposium.

Nominations for 2012 Harvard Overseers and HAA Elected Directors

The 2012 nominees for Harvard overseers and HAA elected directors

by Nell Porter Brown

Brandt steps down, admissions bill increase, education Ph.D., and other news

Brandt steps down, ROTC on campus, admissions bill increase, education Ph.D., and more

Harvard faculty discuss the future of the academe

Faculty members predict what a Harvard education will look like in 2036.

First round of HILT grants for learning and teaching announced

Chosen from a field of 255, 47 awards will stimulate innovation in learning and teaching.

Harvard library staffers protest after possible layoffs are announced

The threat of library staff layoffs, absent details, leads to consternation and protests.