University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
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.
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
New poll shows Elizabeth Warren in tight race for Senate seat
The Harvard Law School professor is in a dead heat with Republican senator Scott Brown.
Medical alumnus Ralph M. Steinman wins Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
The Harvard Medical School alumnus wins the award three days after his death.
National Science Foundation announces new family-friendly policies
The measures aim to keep women in academic research from having to choose between work and family.
New Harvard library structure built around affinity groups
The library system will adopt a new structure built around affinity groups.