University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Kennedy School Unveils American Service Fellowship
Will fund degrees for 50 public servants and military veterans
Can Harvard Advance Social Justice and Inclusion?
A new presidential task force attempts to square the demands of students with the University’s daily life.
Harvard Divinity School celebrates Convocation in its bicentennial year
Harvard Divinity School begins a celebratory year.
by Jean Martin
Private Universities Must Recognize Graduate-Student Unions, NLRB Rules
The National Labor Relations Board ruling overturns prior law—and Harvard’s own position.
The Purpose of Harvard Law School
Why do Harvard Law students flock overwhelmingly to corporate law?
Harvard Medical School names George Daley dean
Stem-cell scientist to lead school.
Douglas Elmendorf on progressive policy and economics
New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.
Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines
Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.
Teaching Children to Care
Dina Buchbinder Auron, M.P.A. ’16, uses sports to get children excited about solving global problems.
New Study Calls Subway Germs Mostly Harmless
Curtis Huttenhower and colleagues analyze bugs on Boston’s T.
Barbara J. McNeil Again Named Acting Dean of Harvard Medical School
Barbara J. McNeil will lead Harvard Medical School on an interim basis beginning July 31.