University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit
Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University
by Nina Pasquini
Harvard Education School Dean Appointed
Nonie K. Lesaux transitions from interim to permanent dean.
by Nina Pasquini
Increasing Access
President Alan M. Garber on enhancing financial aid and extending education beyond Harvard’s campus
by Alan M. Garber
Harvard Augments Financial Aid—and Girds for Austerity
Dean Hopi Hoekstra details Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ priorities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Responds to Protests
Smaller campus actions draw administrative and online responses.
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard Announces Hiring Freeze
Amid funding uncertainties, the University prepares for austerity
by Max J. Krupnick
Roche to Be Tenant in Allston
First lease for Harvard’s commercial enterprise zone
by Jonathan Shaw
Surgeon Atul Gawande Named Harvard Alumni Day Speaker
Writer, public health leader will address alumni on June 6
by Max J. Krupnick
It’s Academic (and Other Harvard Concerns)
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences focuses on class attendance, grades—and wider worries about “uncomfortable” threats to academia.
by John S. Rosenberg
Abraham Verghese Named Harvard Commencement Speaker
Physician and author will address the graduation exercises May 29.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Slavery Descendants Program: What’s Next?
After researchers are laid off, an official reiterates commitment to University project.
by Lydialyle Gibson