University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Mark Carney on the Limits of Soft Power
At the 2026 Davos summit, the Canadian prime minister echoes Harvard’s Joseph Nye.
Harvard College appoints three House masters
A Business School professor, a stem-cell scientist, and a literature professor assume leadership roles in undergraduate life
Elizabeth Warren promotes a consumer financial protection agency
Law School professor and congressional adviser Elizabeth Warren promotes a Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
Harvard College Price Tag and Financial Aid Both Edge Up
The University releases the numbers for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Arne Duncan Speaks at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Speaking at the Graduate School of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan ’86 defended some controversial policies from his first year.
The recipients of two national arts medals include six Harvard affiliates
President Obama honors the recipients of the National Humanities Medal and the National Medal of the Arts, including six Harvard graduates, honorary-degree holders, and former fellows.
Harvard reboots its planned expansion in Allston
With construction on its huge science facility in Allston halted, Harvard reconsiders its planned expansion there.
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Short takes on recent Harvard news
Harvard Corporation senior fellow James R. Houghton to retire
James R. Houghton, senior fellow of Harvard’s senior governing board, will step down on June 30.
Harvard FAS narrows budget chasm
…but more hard work remains to be done.
Ferran Adrià announces plans to close El Bulli
The chef, who is known for daring experimentation and who is collaborating with Harvard scientists, says he will close his restaurant and instead devote his time and money to a culinary academy.