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 Kennedy School Dean Douglas W Elmendorf
Recently concluded service as head of Congressional Budget Office
Level of fine particles below EPA allowances still deadly to some
New HSPH study finds that air pollution below EPA standards still endangers health.
by Zara Zhang
John Paulson endows Harvard engineering with $400 million
John A. Paulson underwrites school with University’s largest gift.
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly at Harvard Law School Class Day
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly speak at Harvard Law School Class Day.
Artist Rick Lowe speaks at Harvard Graduate School of Design's 2015 Class Day
The Houston-based public artist addressed graduates and their families.
Kennedy School Commencement
“Never lose sight of passion,” the president of the International Rescue Committee urges.
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Commencement week 2015: events for Wednesday, May 28
ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Portman, Miliband, and Giffords.
Harvard Kennedy School appoints Dean Fung
Interim successor to departing David Ellwood announced
Harvard Kennedy School journal program connects students to the field
Through nine journals, students “take control of the narrative” surrounding public policy.
Harvard appoints Francis J. Doyle engineering dean
New leader of Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences