University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Medical School Renames Diversity Office, Revamps Recruitment Program
The latest in a broader rollback of DEI at the University
by Nina Pasquini
Big Data Takes on Dengue Fever
A School of Public Health study uses cell-phone records to predict the spread of dengue fever.
by Zara Zhang
Design Engineering Debuts
Two Harvard faculties collaborate, aiming to solve real-world problems.
by John S. Rosenberg
Campuses Under Construction
Overhauling the Kennedy School campus, the Business School’s new executive-education center, and College House renewal
Turbines, Bats, and Rubber Stamps
A recent Harvard Law graduate recounts a case in Bavaria.
by Richard Corbett
The Art of Healing
This fall, Harvard Medical School will launch a new program to promote the arts and humanities.
by Zara Zhang
An Emerging Voice in American Medicine
Medical School student Brian Powers makes his opinions heard through prolific research and writing
by Zara Zhang
Douglas W. Elmendorf Appointed Harvard Kennedy School Dean
Recently concluded service as head of Congressional Budget Office
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Study: EPA’s Fine-Particle Pollution Standards May Be Too Loose
New HSPH study finds that air pollution below EPA standards still endangers health.
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Engineering and Applied Sciences Receives $400-Million Endowment Gift
John A. Paulson underwrites school with University’s largest gift.
by John S. Rosenberg
“Be Bold, Be Courageous, Be Your Best!”
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly speak at Harvard Law School Class Day.
by Nell Porter-Brown