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.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard at 400

Visions of the University in 2036

by Craig Lambert

Roundup of recent Harvard news

Marc Hauser resigns, Kennedy School celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, new organ for Memorial Church, Fay House renovations, and other Harvard news

In U.S. Politics, the Color Line Persists, Says Randall Kennedy

Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy's book calls Obama “enigmatic” on race.

Bob Slate Stationer To Reopen

Alumna will reopen longtime Harvard Square business this fall.

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.