University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
Multiple myeloma research crusader Kathy Giusti to speak at HBS Class Day
The founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation will speak at Harvard Business School Class Day.
Joyce Carol Oates to speak, Henri Cole to read at 2011 Phi Beta Kappa ceremony
The author will speak, and the poet will read, on May 24.
6 Harvard faculty members among 72 new members of National Academy of Sciences
Honored for work in disciplines including economics, climate change, genomics, mathematics
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.