University News

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

Betsy Fischer Martin Will Lead Harvard’s Institute of Politics

The Emmy-winning journalist was a mainstay of political coverage at NBC for two decades.

by Schuyler Velasco

Harvard and union reach new contract

A two-year contract would increase staff members' compensation.

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.

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'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

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.