University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
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
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.