University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Kennedy School Unveils American Service Fellowship
Will fund degrees for 50 public servants and military veterans
Harvard Medical School dean Jeffrey Flier steps down
A transition at medicine, and at public health
Harvard’s new dean of Engineering and applied sciences outlines goals
School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.
Reaction from Harvard Students to Sexual Conduct Survey
Findings suggest a lack of faith in Harvard’s administration
by Zara Zhang
Results of Sexual Conduct Survey released by Harvard and AAU
President Drew Faust calls results “deeply troubling” for Harvard and higher education.
Harvard School of Public Health researchers track dengue fever using big data
A School of Public Health study uses cell-phone records to predict the spread of dengue fever.
by Zara Zhang
Harvard launches design engineering degree
Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.
Harvard's summer of heavy construction
Overhauling the Kennedy School campus, the Business School’s new executive-education center, and College House renewal
Bavarian lawsuit pits wind-energy firm against farmers
A recent Harvard Law graduate recounts a case in Bavaria.
Promoting the arts and humanities at Harvard Medical School
This fall, Harvard Medical School will launch a new program to promote the arts and humanities.
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Medical student Brian Powers is an emerging voice in American medicine
Medical School student Brian Powers makes his opinions heard through prolific research and writing
by Zara Zhang