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.
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Peter Marsden named dean for social sciences
The sociologist oversees a large Arts and Sciences division.
Faculty retirement incentive: one-quarter of eligible professors accept offer
Annual report on faculty diversity reveals results
Linda Greenhouse and Reva Siegel bring new insights to Roe v. Wade
Longtime Supreme Court watcher Linda Greenhouse ’68 and Yale legal historian Reva Siegel offer new insight about the landmark court case's effect on the abortion debate and American political discourse.
The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference
The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference touches on a timely theme.
Harvard issues bonds to refinance debt and pay for capital projects
...and other University financial updates
Harvard Medical School receives $30 million gift to create primary care center
The center aims to boost primary care's status through education, leadership, and research.
Harvard arts and sciences looks ahead
Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith looks beyond financial constraints to academic priorities, from better teaching to renovated undergraduate Houses.
For Asian-American alumni, a milestone: their first-ever University-wide summit
Their first-ever University-wide summit highlights progress and challenges at Harvard.
by Sarah Zhang
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Larry Summers to return, Mahindra Humanities Center, Ph.D. programs, financial aid, appointments, and other University news