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
Making the United States Competitive
Firms are profitable, but the nation’s living standards aren't rising.
Advancing the Science and Art of Teaching
Highlights from the second University-wide Harvard Initiative on Learning and Teaching conference
Richard Murnane Named Acting Education School Dean
He succeeds Kathleen McCartney, who will become president of Smith.
Faculty Air Governance Concerns
Harvard professors suggest administrative concerns override academic considerations.
Jeffrey Toobin to Speak at HLS Class Day
The author and television legal analyst will address the Law School class of 2013.
Accelerating the Application of Biomedical Discoveries
Blavatnik Family Foundation’s $50-million gift aims to support development of early-stage Harvard research into human cures
Harvard Medical School to Close Primate-Research Center
Harvard Medical School announced that it would discontinue the controversial facility
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Harvard news: Oprah at Commencement, Cass R. Sunstein, College admissions and costs, union contract, quiz-show titles overturned, sustainable-investing vice president, and more
Richard Saul Wurman to Speak at Design School
The TED conference creator will address degree candidates on Class Day.
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Harvard news: Allston development, education dean departs, social investing, multimillion-dollar gifts to universities, and more