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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.
Harvard Management Company Reduces Staff 25 Percent
In the wake of sharp declines in the endowment, Harvard Management Company's new leadership is reducing staffing.
Zellweger Gets Her Pudding Pot
Traffic came to a stop in Harvard Square today for a parade with Renée Zellweger, the Hasty Pudding "woman of the year."
More Than 29,000 Seek to Join the Class of 2013
The College once again attracts a record-breaking number of applicants.
Howell Jackson Acting Dean-Designate of Harvard Law School
Howell Jackson will become acting dean of Harvard Law School, subject to the confirmation of Elena Kagan as U.S. Solicitor General.
Princeton Details Endowment Results and Spending-Reduction Plans
Princeton has detailed a prospective 25 percent decline in its endowment and resulting restraint in its operating and capital budgets--in line with the steps taken by Yale, and indicative of the actions Harvard administrators may formulate.
Law School Dean Kagan Nominated To Be U.S. Solicitor General
Elena Kagan, dean of Harvard Law School since 2003, will be nominated to serve as Solicitor General by President-elect Barack Obama.
Harder Times
An update on the University’s initial responses to the worsening economic climate
Educating Students for Life
Harvard College rolls out the new general education curriculum for undergraduates.
Gore Boosts a Greener Harvard
With a public appearance and speech in Tercentenary Theatre, Nobel Prize-winning environmental activist Al Gore ’69, LL.D. ’94, helped launch Harvard’s commitment to sustainability.
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