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

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.

David H. Souter speaks at Harvard Commencement

The Honorable David H. Souter, retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, began a conversation about constitutional interpretation.

Excerpts from President Faust's address to alumni in 2010

In her speech to the alumni on Commencement afternoon, President Faust put the University’s interest in public service in context.

GSAS Centennial Medalists

Scholars whose contributions to society emerged from their graduate study at Harvard

University people

A new vice president for campus services, and academic honors

Harvard's Allston development director steps down

Christopher M. Gordon, who came to the University when campus expansion was on the fast track, leaves in an era of readjusted expectations.

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study announces 2010-2011 fellows list

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study has selected 48 men and women to be fellows during the coming academic year.

Feminism's work is not finished, say panelists at the Radcliffe Institute

Panelists at Radcliffe Day say feminism's work is not finished, and try to illuminate the way forward.

Radcliffe Medalist Gloria Steinem speaks on gender, violence, social justice

Accepting the Radcliffe Medal, the activist and writer spoke about gender, violence, and social justice—with a dose of humor. [video/audio]