University News

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

At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power

The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard Kennedy School Campaign Aims to Raise $500 million

Four goals outlined as school seeks $500 million

Harvard launches research center for greener buildings

An ambitious Harvard research center's quiet debut

HBS Launches Billion-Dollar Campaign

Funding an agenda of intellectual ambition, educational innovation, international reach, and more

President Faust broke ground at HBS for the new Chao Center

Family members and dignitaries broke ground for the new Chao Center at Harvard Business School.

Pershing Squares Ackman funds Harvard initiative

Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman and Karen Ackman donate $26 million.

Smith details campaign goals as tally passes $3.7 billion

In a report to the faculty, Dean Michael Smith details campaign aims and progress.

Kenneth C. Griffin gives Harvard $150 million, principally for financial aid

Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 jump-starts a major Harvard College campaign goal.

Daniel K. Ludwig Bequest Endows Study of Cancer's Resistance to Therapy

The Ludwig Cancer Research gift endows the study of resistance to therapy.

Harvard's larger fiscal 2013 deficit

A larger deficit and continuing Harvard financial challenges—amid fundraising and rising expenses