University News

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

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

Nobel laureate Baruj Benacerraf, Dana-Farber leader, dies at 90

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's former head was a leader in immunology and cancer research.

Harvard contributes most grads to 2011 Teach for America

The University is the top contributor among medium-sized schools.

Ashton Carter nominated as deputy secretary of defense

On leave from the Kennedy School, Carter had been working for the Pentagon.

Kit Parker uncovers mechanics of traumatic brain injury

Bioengineering professor’s discovery offers new hope for injured soldiers.

HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education

The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.

Harvard Graduate School of Education video tells teens "It Gets Better"

The worldwide campaign provides messages of hope and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens.

Scandal forces Congressman David Wu to announce resignation

The Medical School alumnus announced he will not seek an eighth term.

Harvard lecturer cancels youth leadership development program in Syria

Recent unrest derailed Marshall Ganz's leadership development project for youth.

Marc Hauser, psychology professor found responsible for misconduct, resigns

The psychology professor, found guilty of misconduct last year, is leaving August 1.

Harvard's Memorial Church gets a new organ

The organ, Fisk Opus 139, is being assembled for an Easter Sunday debut.

by Sarah Zhang