University News
Digital and On-Campus Teaching Research Groups Merge
The research arms of HarvardX and the Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching have merged to create a new research group.
Overall Target in Reach, Smaller Campaign Goals Remain
An internal report shows that some fundraising areas in the Harvard Campaign still have a ways to go, even as it approaches its overall $6.5 billion goal.
In New York, Law School's Jeannie Suk Debates Title IX
“What campuses are doing under pressure from the Department of Education is hurting the cause of gender equality,” the professor argued.
'Suspect and Verify,' Says Israel's Barak on Iran Deal
Barak—a former Israeli prime minister and defense minister—called for greater American support for Israeli defense.
Warren Alpert Foundation Gifts $20 Million to Medical School
The gift to Harvard Medical school will fund immunology research, a new professorship, and a Dean’s Leadership Fund.
Harvard’s Capital Campaign Crosses $6 Billion Mark
Harvard has raised more than $6 billion in gifts and pledges in its capital campaign, charging still closer to its public goal of $6.5 billion.
Administrative Turnover Riddles Law School Title IX Rollout
A series of departures and new arrivals among staff members means Harvard Law School's administration is in flux as the school itself transitions to a new Title IX approach.
SEAS Gains a 'Bumper Crop' of Eight Faculty Members
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has brought in eight new professors this fall, plus its new dean, the largest addition to the school's faculty in the last five years.
Harvard Business School Launches New Podcast
The bi-weekly podcast “takes the School’s legendary case method and distills it into podcast form,” read a press release.
Health Benefits Update Introduces Higher Premiums
Harvard faculty and nonunion staff members on Harvard’s health plans will see an average 7.3 percent increase in their insurance premiums next year.
Harvard Discusses Coming Plans On Allston Science Complex
Harvard administrators discussed coming plans for the University’s new School of Engineering and Applied Sciences complex in Allston.
Amid Volatility, Experts Say Management Company Should Hold Course
Finance experts say that despite both domestic and international market volatility, the Harvard Management Company should stay its course and not make drastic changes to investment portfolio.
Department of Education Releases Finalized College 'Scorecard'
The final version of the scorecard departs from previous plans, which called for explicit ranking of colleges against one another.
Soldiers Field Renamed Jordan Field
Soldiers Field, which served as the home of the men’s and women’s varsity lacrosse and soccer teams for five years, is now called Jordan Field.
Wiltshire Will Leave Harvard Management Company
Andrew G. Wiltshire joined HMC—the University’s investment arm that oversees its $35.9 billion endowment—in 2001 as a natural resource specialist.
$15 Million Gift Will Fund Public Service Initiatives
Mindich’s $15 million donation also boosts Harvard’s capital campaign, which is on track to become the most ambitious fundraising drive in higher education history.
Ralph Nader Accuses Law School of Servicing Corporate Greed
The former presidential candidate and Harvard Law School graduate accused his alma mater of servicing corporate greed in a speech there.
Guidelines Ask Tourists To Stay Away From Dorm Windows
The hundreds of visitors who flock to Harvard Yard daily will have to be a little more careful about what they snap and where they stand this fall.
Lessig Kicks Off Presidential Campaign in New Hampshire
Officially kicking off his presidential campaign Wednesday, Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig reiterated his promise to focus on campaign finance reform.
Allston Residents Talk Future Access Points to Charles River
The Harvard Allston Task Force met on Wednesday for the first time since last spring, marking the start of an "intensive" task force meeting schedule.
SEAS and Design School Launch Joint Master's Degree
The Master’s of Design Engineering is intended for professionals who demonstrate technical literacy and have at least two years of work experience in engineering, design, government, or business.
Harvard and Union Negotiate as Deadline Approaches
If the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard do not meet the Sept. 30 deadline, the union will likely continue to operate on its existing contract.
Law School Rolls Out New Student Title IX Process
The new process was finalized over the summer and detailed to students on Aug. 28. Law School students seem largely unaware of what it entails.
Students Rent Original Art Prints for Their Dorm Rooms
The program offered prints from artists such as Josef Albers, Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.
Faust Opposes Graduate Student Unionization Efforts
University President Drew G. Faust has made it clear that she opposes some graduate students' movement to unionize.