University News

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

Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In

As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled. 

by Olivia Farrar

Nitin Nohria named dean of Harvard Business School

Nitin Nohria, the new dean of Harvard Business School, on educating students with the competence and character to exercise business leadership

Roundup of recent Harvard news

Short takes on recent Harvard news

Harvard President Faust on universities' role

President Faust on valuing what is invaluable, pursuing meaning, and supporting both "science" and "poetry"

Donald Heathfield, M.P.A. ’00, accused of spying for Russia, with 10 others

Donald Heathfield, M.P.A. ’00, has been arrested by the F.B.I. on charges of belonging to a group of secret agents working for Russia.

Excerpts from speeches and writings of Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria

Business School dean Nitin Nohria on revising management education in a turbulent time—and on overcoming the obstacles to keeping organizations effective. Read excerpts from his speeches and writings.

Moody's explains Harvard and university financial crises

How high-return endowment policies and increased debt led to liquidity crises--at Harvard and elsewhere

Matthew Nock Appointed Professor of Psychology

Clinical psychologist noted for studies of self-injury and suicidal behavior in young adults

"Harvard Medicine": A New Title and Look for the Medical School Magazine

Making medical science and practice more accessible to alumni and public readers alike

Economists Publish Report on Financial Regulation Reform

"The Squam Lake Report" endorses some aspects of pending legislation, and offers different solutions in other areas.

Harvard dean Murray appointed Deepwater Horizon commission

President Obama announces the remaining members of the seven-person investigating commission.