University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

A New Landscape Emerges in Allston

The innovative greenery at Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex

Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex in Allston Wins BRA approval

The 556,850-square-foot building is described as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

by Laura Levis

Summaries of early-spring news from Harvard

Action against sexual assault, the Law School drops its shield, “Faculty Deans” now lead the Houses, and more

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Laura Levis

Harvard hires Allston enterprise campus leader Steven D. Fessler

Harvard appoints Steven D. Fessler to direct development.

by John S. Rosenberg

Updates on Harvard projects in Allston

In Allston, progress on the science and engineering complex, Life Lab, and renovated graduate-student housing 

by Laura Levis

Harvard capital campaign nears $6.5-billion goal

Now comes the harder part: fulfilling under-funded priorities.

by John S. Rosenberg

Engineering the future of Harvard’s SEAS

SEAS dean Frank Doyle shares insights.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s new dean of Engineering and applied sciences outlines goals

School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.

A Harvard conference on the future of research universities

A Harvard conversation on campus design—with implications for Allston

by Lydialyle Gibson

Allston science center unveiled, online learning, faculty awards, and more

University news briefs: retaining recruits, online learning, appointments, awards, and more

Harvard Unveils Plans for Science and Engineering Center in Allston

A 586,000-square-foot building will house labs, teaching and retail spaces—and a large atrium. 

by Laura Levis