University News

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

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Talk Collaboration, Joke-Building at Harvard

The duo behind 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt shared insights as part of the Learning from Performers series.

by Schuyler Velasco

Faculty retirement incentive: one-quarter of eligible professors accept offer

Annual report on faculty diversity reveals results

Linda Greenhouse and Reva Siegel bring new insights to Roe v. Wade

Longtime Supreme Court watcher Linda Greenhouse ’68 and Yale legal historian Reva Siegel offer new insight about the landmark court case's effect on the abortion debate and American political discourse.

by Madeleine Schwartz

The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference

The Radcliffe Institute’s “Why Books?” conference touches on a timely theme.

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

Harvard issues bonds to refinance debt and pay for capital projects

...and other University financial updates

Harvard Medical School receives $30 million gift to create primary care center

The center aims to boost primary care's status through education, leadership, and research.

Harvard arts and sciences looks ahead

Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith looks beyond financial constraints to academic priorities, from better teaching to renovated undergraduate Houses.

For Asian-American alumni, a milestone: their first-ever University-wide summit

Their first-ever University-wide summit highlights progress and challenges at Harvard.

by Sarah Zhang

Roundup of recent Harvard news

Larry Summers to return, Mahindra Humanities Center, Ph.D. programs, financial aid, appointments, and other University news

The interdisciplinary social studies concentration celebrates 50 years

A groundbreaking undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century.

Harvard endowment investments up 11 percent

A year after declining $11 billion, investment returns on Harvard’s endowment turn positive.