University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
Harvard College reports 4,245 early-action applicants for class of 2016
First admissions season since early action reinstated
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.
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