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.
Faust issues call for new seats on Harvard governing board
President Faust and Senior Fellow Robert D. Reischauer seek to fill six new seats on the governing board.
Atul Gawande, surgeon and scholar, on healthcare reform and potential repeal
In a podcast, the surgeon and scholar comments on healthcare reform and potential repeal.
Kenneth Rogoff Shares TIAA-CREF Samuelson Award
The Harvard economist shares an award for scholarly writing that fosters the nation's financial well-being.
Lawrence Summers to Head Center for Business and Government at Kennedy School
The former University president recently returned to Harvard after heading the National Economic Council.
Photographer Susan Meiselas named Harvard Arts Medalist
The photographer will be honored during the Arts First celebration in April.
Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library
Helen Shenton was previously deputy director of the Harvard University Library.
Drew Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
In the wake of a historic Senate vote, President Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus.
Paul Farmer appointed University Professor; Peter Gomes suffers stroke
Farmer is known for humanitarian work and global health; Gomes is hospitalized.
Roundup of recent Harvard news
HBS building boomlet and innovation lab, Rhodes and Marshall Scholars, HMS Center for Primary Care, studying "institutional corruption," and other University news
Harvard's 2010 fiscal year financial report
The University's annual financial report portrays an institution adapting to an era of reduced revenues and expenses.