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.
Princeton's strong 2011 endowment growth
Schools continue to report favorable results—but those with capital campaigns can grow faster.
"Flash mob" preps for Harvard 375th anniversary dance
The Harvard 375th “flash mob” danced to James Brown as they rehearsed for the Friday night gala.
Harvard alumni Sargent, Sims share 2011 Nobel Prize in economics
Two 1968 Ph.D.s honored for work on macroeconomics; join five other alumni recognized in 2011
Walter Isaacson, Harvard Overseer, wrote the official biography of Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson ’74 wrote the official biography of the Apple co-founder, to be released October 24.
Harvard honorand Ellen Johnson Sirleaf shares 2011 Nobel Peace Prize
The president of Liberia, Harvard's 2011 Commencement speaker, is honored for advocating for the rights of women.
HBS study finds positive Yelp.com reviews lead to increased business
Independent restaurants benefit more than chains.
Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband on beliefs and medical choices
In Your Medical Mind, Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband write about beliefs and medical choices.
Harvard arts and sciences 2011 annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more
The dean’s annual message touches on budget, faculty searches, pedagogy, and more.
Harvard Forest director David Foster to speak at 10/19 event for alumni donors
Alumni who join the Friends of Harvard Magazine can attend the October 19 event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Harvard alumni Perlmutter, Schmidt, Riess win 2011 Nobel Prize in physics
An astrophysical hat trick, for work on supernovae and the expansion of the universe