University News

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

Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.

by Olivia Farrar

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.

Paul Lawrence, Harvard Business School professor, dies at 89

The pioneering professor at Harvard Business School died November 1 at age 89.

Lady Gaga, Harvard, and MacArthur establish the Born This Way Foundation

The Berkman Center for Internet and Society is among the partners in the Born This Way Foundation.

Harvard fiscal 2011 financial report shows deficit

Expenses outpace revenue growth as the University continues to adapt financially.

James Yannatos, former conductor of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, dies

The beloved former director of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra served for almost half a century.