University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More
Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean reports a smaller deficit
Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith reports a smaller deficit—and restores cookies to faculty meetings.
Bin Laden death echoes in Drew Faust's Jefferson Lecture, "Telling War Stories"
President Drew Faust's Jefferson Lecture takes on an unexpected timeliness.
American studies scholar Lizabeth Cohen named Radcliffe Institute interim dean
The American studies professor will take office on July 1.
Harvard College to name a director of BGLTQ student life
Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds launches a national search for a director.
Ela Bhatt to receive 2011 Radcliffe Medal
The women's rights activist and entrepreneur also served in the Indian Parliament.
Paul Farmer to speak at Harvard Kennedy School Commencement
The University Professor and co-founder of Partners in Health will speak on May 25.
Alec Baldwin to speak at Harvard Law School Class Day
The actor's credits include the TV series 30 Rock and more than 40 films.
The Mahindra Humanities Center is inaugurated at Harvard
The Mahindra Humanities Center is inaugurated at Harvard.
Journalist Ann Marie Lipinski named Nieman Foundation curator
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ann Marie Lipinski succeeds Bob Giles.
Harvard re-establishes ROTC presence on campus
Decision reflects repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.