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.
Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library
Helen Shenton and a new University-wide management will reshape the libraries for the digital future.
Harvard provost Steven E. Hyman to step down
University provost Steven E. Hyman prepares to step down.
Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning
Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman
The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.
Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender
Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.
Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration
Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.
New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates
Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects
President Faust kicks off the "Harvard in Motion" walking and running program
Kicking off a program that aims to make Harvard and the surrounding community less sedentary
Harvard Business School revises M.B.A. curriculum
Beyond case-method classes at Harvard Business School
Undergraduate House renovation progresses at Harvard
“Old Quincy” renovation will test designs and construction for comprehensive modernization of undergraduate residences.