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

Dudley House, Harvard's graduate student center, celebrates 20 years in style

Candy, photos, and fun were themes at the twentieth anniversary party for Harvard's graduate student center.

Graduate School of Design exhibition celebrates 75 years of rich history

A Graduate School of Design exhibition celebrates 75 years of rich history.

Radcliffe symposium explores city-university connection and collaboration

A Radcliffe Institute symposium presents ideas for enlivening academic engagement with the community.

Andrew Farkas endows Harvard's New College Theatre

Andrew Farkas ’82 endows the reconstructed Hasty Pudding venue.

Divinity school dean Graham steps down, Nobel Prizes, and other recent news

Divinity School dean William A. Graham steps down, Nobel Prizes awarded to seven alumni, Dumbarton Oaks’ expansion, MacArthur Fellows announced, and other Harvard news.

FAS 2011 annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

Dean Michael D. Smith presents his draft annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more

Allston Work Team recommendations endorsed by Harvard Corporation

The Allston Work Team's development recommendations have been endorsed by the Harvard Corporation.

Mahindra Humanities Center erects “poetry posts” to commemorate 9/11

The Mahindra Humanities Center erects eight “poetry posts” to prompt reflection about loss and recovery.

Harvard redistributes financial aid among lower- and higher-income students

The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates, and introduces a new family financial-planning tool.

Systems pharmacology, new drug discovery initiative, at Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School announces a new initiative in systems pharmacology to quicken the pace of drug discovery.