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

Harvard faculty diversity report

Annual report on Harvard professoriate details the tenuring of women

Harvard men's basketball receives a national ranking

The men's basketball team makes the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time.

Tata Hall groundbreaking: construction begins at Harvard Business School

Celebrating the start of construction at Harvard Business School's newest building

Harvard vice president A. Clayton Spencer named Bates president

Long-time Harvard vice president departs Massachusetts Hall.

L. Fred Jewett, "Durable Dean" of Harvard College, has died

As dean of admissions and dean of the College, he fostered diversity in many ways.

James McAuley, Harvard senior, named Marshall Scholar

Sole Harvard winner among 36 new scholars

Barney Frank To Step Down

The U.S. Representative and financial-overhaul lawmaker will not seek reelection in 2012.

Harvard Club of Boston sued by waitstaff

One issue is the distribution of payments made "in lieu of a gratuity."

Occupy Harvard protest continues, Faust issues statement

Yard access will remain restricted as long as protest continues.

Harvard College reports 4,245 early-action applicants for class of 2016

First admissions season since early action reinstated