University News

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

Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae to Join Harvard Corporation

The alumni will fill two vacancies on the University’s governing board.

by Jonathan Shaw

Report on Cambridge police Sgt. Crowley, Professor Gates

A report on the interaction between Cambridge police Sergeant Crowley and Professor Gates finds “misunderstandings and failed communications” on both sides.

Harvard's 2010 Commencement, recapped

A recap of the University's 359th Commencement

Harvard's 2010 honorary degree recipients

The honorary degree recipients

Excerpts from President Faust's 2010 Baccalaureate address

Excerpts from President Faust's Baccalaureate address

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

2010 Commencement humor

The lighter side of Harvard's Commencement

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.