University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Talk Collaboration, Joke-Building at Harvard

The duo behind 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt shared insights from their partnership as part of the Learning from Performers series.

by Schuyler Velasco

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.

The Mahindra Humanities Center is inaugurated at Harvard

The Mahindra Humanities Center is inaugurated at Harvard.

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Journalist Ann Marie Lipinski named Nieman Foundation curator

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ann Marie Lipinski succeeds Bob Giles.

Harvard re-establishes ROTC presence on campus

Decision reflects repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.

Harvard Art Museum Renovation In Progress

See a slide show documenting the remaking of Harvard’s central art museum.

HMS alumnus Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction

Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D. '00, is honored for The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.