University News

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

The Talent for Aging Well

George E. Vaillant's generational research on Harvard men unveils the differences that distinguish the "happy-well" from the "sad-sick" in later life.

by Craig Lambert

Dean of student life Suzy Nelson accepts post at Colgate University

Suzy Nelson will become dean of the college at Colgate University.

Margaret Marshall, former Mass. Supreme Court justice, named Radcliffe Medalist

The former Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court chief justice receives her award May 25.

Harvard basketballers recall 1946 NCAA tournament game at Madison Square Garden

Reminiscences from the Crimson's last NCAA tournament turn

Red meat consumption linked to premature death in HSPH study

Study links red meat consumption to premature death

Harvard men's basketball's last NCAA appearance: looking back to 1946

The basketball team’s brief NCAA appearance in 1946

Jasanoff, Pearlman, Silvers win National Book Critics Circle honors

Harvard affiliates Jasanoff, Pearlman, Silvers recognized

Harvard professors project education research in 2036

Faculty of Arts and Science professors project 400th anniversary

Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp speaks at HGSE

The founder and alumni speak at Harvard.

Harvard online showcased at SXSW Interactive

A smorgasbord of Harvard online ventures at South by Southwest Interactive

Lizabeth Cohen appointed Radcliffe Institute Dean

Had served as interim dean since mid 2011