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

Four Harvard seniors named 2011-12 Rhodes Scholars

Two Harvard Magazine writers are honored.

Harvard Innovation Lab opens

The new, University-wide facility opens in Allston, in a spirit of "Why not?" and "How about?"

Palfrey Leaves Law to become Head of Andover

John G. Palfrey VII will leave his role as professor and head of the library at Harvard Law School to lead Phillips Academy, Andover.

Protesters "Occupy" Harvard Yard, sleep in tents, amid heightened security

Protesters sleep in tents; police and security guards restrict access to the Yard.

Veterans Day ceremony honors Harvardians' military service

The Veterans Day service at Memorial Church honored Harvard’s “long crimson line.”

Harvard Radcliffe Modern Dance Company Celebrates 35 Years

The oldest Harvard-Radcliffe student dance group celebrates 35 years.

Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard and MIT

The famous dropout makes recruiting calls at MIT and Harvard.

by Katherine Xue

Harvard Corporation creates governing committees

The University’s senior governing board, expanded, creates its committees.

Harvard Arts and Sciences financial results 2011

Lessened endowment funding, pressure on tuition, and remaining deficits

Glen Whitney's MoMath Museum Aims to Bring Math to Life

Glen Whitney ’89 creates the MoMath Museum in New York City.