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.

Frank Rich leaves New York Times for New York magazine

The political and cultural columnist is headed to New York magazine.

The Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Memorial Church minister, dies at 68

Memorial Church leader felled by heart ailments, stroke

Natalie Portman wins best actress, and other Harvard tie-ins at the Oscars

The Harvard-educated Black Swan star wins best actress.

Scientists examine the impact of the human genome map, 10 years later

A panel of scientists examines the impact of a landmark discovery.

Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases

Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.

Roundup of recent Harvard news

University Professorship for Paul Farmer, ROTC after DADT, admissions angst, a higher-education update, and other University news

"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation

A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences refocuses on its educational mission

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith and his colleagues refocus on their educational mission.

Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library

Helen Shenton and a new University-wide management will reshape the libraries for the digital future.

Harvard provost Steven E. Hyman to step down

University provost Steven E. Hyman prepares to step down.