University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

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.

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.