University News

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

A gloved hand holds a clear shard of blue ice against the sky.

The Secrets Glaciers Tell

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

by Olivia Farrar

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

Kathleen McCartney

New Harvard education doctoral program

New Harvard degree aims to advance research

Christine Lagarde

IMF Director Christine Lagarde to give 2012 Kennedy School Commencement address

IMF managing director appears on May 23

Harvard tuition rises to $54,496; financial aid also increases

Financial aid also rises.

A life-size model of a renovated Old Quincy suite includes a hallway, a "cluster" common room, a bathroom, a single bedroom, and a double bedroom set up in the parking garage at One Western Avenue, where contractors, architects and administrators can tour the mock-up. Click the "right arrow" below or use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to see more images.

Quincy House renovation display models: image gallery

View images of mock-ups of the new room layouts.