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.
Almost 35,000 applicants for Harvard College class of 2015
The number of applicants for the College class of 2015 is almost 15 percent higher than last year's.
President Faust announces search committee for new provost, seeks nominations
President Faust announces a search committee and invites nominations.
Faust issues call for new seats on Harvard governing board
President Faust and Senior Fellow Robert D. Reischauer seek to fill six new seats on the governing board.
Atul Gawande, surgeon and scholar, on healthcare reform and potential repeal
In a podcast, the surgeon and scholar comments on healthcare reform and potential repeal.
Kenneth Rogoff Shares TIAA-CREF Samuelson Award
The Harvard economist shares an award for scholarly writing that fosters the nation's financial well-being.
Lawrence Summers to Head Center for Business and Government at Kennedy School
The former University president recently returned to Harvard after heading the National Economic Council.
Photographer Susan Meiselas named Harvard Arts Medalist
The photographer will be honored during the Arts First celebration in April.
Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library
Helen Shenton was previously deputy director of the Harvard University Library.
Drew Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
In the wake of a historic Senate vote, President Faust discusses the future of ROTC on campus.
Paul Farmer appointed University Professor; Peter Gomes suffers stroke
Farmer is known for humanitarian work and global health; Gomes is hospitalized.