University News

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

Garber Welcomes Class of 2030 to ‘Constellation Harvard’

Due to rain, the University held dual Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2030 in Sanders Theatre.

by Schuyler Velasco

Articles about Elizabeth Warren, economic-development failures, and more

Our news roundup also includes items on the dying trees of Martha's Vineyard; financial incentives for innovation; and more on ROTC.

Articles about ROTC, Ayn Rand, Orhan Pamuk, AIDS art, and more

Our news roundup also includes a Faust interview, a Mankiw column, and a novel satirizing the world of bestselling novels.

SEAS dean Cherry Murray fosters strategic planning

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences develops a 10-year strategic plan.

The endowment’s swoon

A status report on the state of the endowment

Harvard FAS financial update

An early-semester financial talk by the dean

Start-of-year address by Harvard president Faust

President Faust opens the academic year with a State of the University address.

Harvard Medal of Honor winners recognized

The University’s Medal of Honor recipients are memorialized.

Harvard construction update

An update on Harvard construction

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences academic progress, financial problems

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael D. Smith outlines academic progress and details financial problems in his 2009 annual report.

Harvard Suffers Billions More in Losses

The endowment, the University's cash accounts, large swap losses, and more.