University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Five Questions with Tien Jiang
How brushing and flossing can protect your heart
Two Harvardians awarded Nobel Prizes
Two Harvardians win Nobel Prizes, in peace and in economics.
Harvard Medical Dean, Humanities Honorands, and More
Medical School dean, humanities and sciences honorands, and an app for thriving at Harvard
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.