University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The Secrets Glaciers Tell
A Harvard class explores the glacial legacy of pollution emitted by the Roman Empire
Roundup of recent Harvard news
Short takes on recent news
Harvard grapples with fallout from the endowment's decline
An update on the University's economic situation
On the Gates arrest and its aftermath
On the arrest of Fletcher University Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and its aftermath
Lapp Named Harvard EVP
University of California EVP succeeds Edward C. Forst '82.
Medal of Freedom to Edward M. Kennedy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, others
President Obama confers the Medal of Freedom on Senator Kennedy, Archbishop Tutu, and others.
New Harvard undergraduate courses
Harvard’s new undergraduate General Education curriculum takes shape.
Promoting diversity in the field of architecture
A summer program at the Graduate School of Design aims to attract more minority students to architecture.
King, Kirschner Named University Professors
A social scientist and a systems biologist are honored for their research.
A Worldly Week
Commencement celebrants and celebrations faced up to real world problems.
"If You Love Rats"
The Harvard Medical School Class Day address