University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Alumni Affairs Databases Breached
The University is investigating the cyberattack, which may have compromised the personal information of alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.
Computer scientist Leslie Valiant wins Turing Award
Recognized for fundamental contributions to computer science
Harvard men's basketball team clinches share of Ivy championship for first time
The Harvard men's basketball team clinched at least a share of the Ivy League championship for the first time in its history.
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.