University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Alumni Affairs Databases Breached
The University is investigating the cyberattack, which may have compromised the personal information of alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff.
Articles about John Adams, Larry Summers, and The Elms at DePauw University
Recent articles from the New Yorker and the New York Times feature people with Harvard connections.
Nobel Peace Prize Obama
President Barack Obama, a Law School alumnus, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, particularly for his work on nuclear weapons.
Szostak Nobel prize in medicine
Jack W. Szostak, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School, is one of three co-winners of the 2009 prize.
FAS financial dean
Leslie Kirwan fills a critical position as the faculty works to close a $110-million budget gap.
President Faust on the state of Harvard
An "opening-of-year" address points toward Harvard's "new normal" in light of financial constraints.
Harvard Alum Named to Kennedy's Seat on Interim Basis
Kirk fills the seat left by the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy ’54, LL.D. ’08.
Yale endowment declines too
Yale reported sharp losses, but narrowly bested Harvard's results--preserving a large margin of long-term superior investment performance.
"Justice" course now on television, online, and in book form
Harvard's first televised course debuts in three media.
Teaching new leaders to transform America's schools
Updated Harvard Graduate School of Education’s new doctoral program aims to transform K-12 schooling.
Faculty members and alumnae honored
Two faculty members and two alumnae were awarded the highly publicized fellowships.