University News

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

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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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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.

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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.

As the Business School trains leaders, Drew Faust asked, how can Harvard best determine “the sort of differences they will make?”

Educating Professionals

In speeches at Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School, President Drew Faust outlines her vision of professional education, service, and responsibility.

Harder Times

An update on the University’s initial responses to the worsening economic climate

Charles S. Maier

Educating Students for Life

Harvard College rolls out the new general education curriculum for undergraduates.

AL GORE ’69, LL.D. ’94, filled Tercentenary Theatre on October 22 when he spoke about sustainability. Noting that the impressive turnout on a raw fall day—free soup, cider, and apple crisp notwithstanding—indicated “deep and broad commitment to addressing this issue,” Gore said, “There is an African proverb that says, ‘If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ We have to go far, quickly.”

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.