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.

Previous faculty consulting in Libya prompts questions at Harvard

Controversy follows a faculty member's external activities.

Development in Allston awaits the report of a University “work team.”

The University explores co-development in Allston that might help fund science research there, and possibly a move by the Harvard School of Public Health.

Memorial service recalls Peter J. Gomes as "iconic," "unifying figure"

Almost 1,000 people gather at a memorial service for the Reverend Peter J. Gomes.

Haiti's national soccer team plays Harvard April 10 to benefit earthquake relief

The national soccer team of Haiti will come to Harvard as part of a five-day benefit tour.

Atul Gawande and Hendrik Hertzberg nominated for National Magazine Awards

The New Yorker contributors are recognized for medical reporting and commentary.

Nominee Lenk would be first openly gay justice on Massachusetts high court

Barbara Lenk becomes the first openly gay justice to be nominated to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Comic actress Amy Poehler to speak at Harvard College Class Day 2011

The comic actress's credits include Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live.

Drew Faust and Robert Reischauer discuss changes in Harvard's governance

A briefing with President Drew Faust and Senior Fellow Robert D. Reischauer covers changes in governance, oversight of University operations, and the future of higher education

Objects from University collections bring learning to life

The third Faculty of Arts and Sciences symposium on teaching and learning examines how archives and museum holdings can enliven the classroom.

Nancy Koehn remembers Peter Gomes, and an update on the Harvard memorial service

A few days before the official memorial service, a Harvard Business School professor recalls the preacher who played a critical role as her spiritual adviser.