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

John Harvard statue beneath a large American flag outside of University Hall

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria named 2012 Harvard Commencement speaker

The international affairs expert, writer, and television host holds a Harvard Ph.D. in government.

Harvard economist Martin Feldstein urges $350 billion mortgage relief program

Harvard economist urges $350-billion program to counter recession.

Stephen Greenblatt and other Harvardians are finalists for National Book Awards

The Cogan University Professor's recent book, and works by other Harvard authors, reach the finals of the prestigious competition.

All stacked up and ready to recycle

Harvard recycling services aim to keep Friday’s 375th party “zero-waste”

Harvard’s recycling services aim to keep Friday’s big birthday party “zero-waste.”

Harvard 2011 fundraising up 7 percent to $639 million

University reports $639 million received in 2011—third highest total.

Preparations were under way Wednesday for Friday's celebration in Harvard Yard. Here, the view from Widener toward Memorial Church: the stand for Joanne Chang’s Harvard birthday cake, the platform where Yo-Yo Ma will perform, and the dance stage and band tent immediately in front of the church.

Harvard 375th anniversary preparations

Preparations in full swing for Harvard's community celebration Friday night

Princeton's strong 2011 endowment growth

Schools continue to report favorable results—but those with capital campaigns can grow faster.

Dancers rehearse for performance as part of a "flash mob" in the University's 375th anniversary celebration on October 14.

"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.