University News

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

At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power

The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.

by Schuyler Velasco

Jameela Pedicini named first HMC VP For sustainable investing

She will oversee environmental and social issues for Harvard Management Company.

The Class of 1988 raised an all-time-record Harvard-reunion gift of $115 million

The Class of 1988 raised an all-time-record Harvard-reunion gift of $115 million.

Harvard news: the Marathon bombing, earnings update, galvanizing gifts, and more

Harvard news: the Marathon bombing, earnings update, galvanizing gifts, primate-center closure, and more

Harvard endowment administrator pay disclosed

Robust results yield strong year for portfolio managers; other salaries disclosed

Harvard alumna Penny Pritzker nominated commerce secretary

The nation’s gain may be Harvard’s loss.

Blavatnik $50 million gift Harvard life sciences boosts biomedical discoveries

Blavatnik Family Foundation’s $50-million gift aims to support development of early-stage Harvard research into human cures

Harvard news: Oprah Winfrey, Cass R. Sunstein, College costs, and more

Harvard news: Oprah at Commencement, Cass R. Sunstein, College admissions and costs, union contract, quiz-show titles overturned, sustainable-investing vice president, and more

Harvard fundraising needs and competition

The University approaches a public fundraising drive

HUCTW reaches tentative three-year agreement with Harvard on wages

The Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers will put a proposal to increase wages before members on April 2.

Harvard governance reform updated and described by Harvard Corporation members

Three Fellows offer a briefing on the effects of reforming the University's senior governing board.