University News
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.
Despite Progress, No Plans To Raise Campaign Target
University President Drew G. Faust wants to target future fundraising at campaign priorities that have not yet attracted major giving.
Faust Puts Final Clubs on Notice
Administrators are weighing options to address issues of exclusivity, sexual violence, and alcohol use that University President Drew Faust associated with the clubs.
Experts Debate Iran Nuclear Deal
The three participants in the discussion differed in how they weighed the concessions made by the United States and its partners in the deal against the at least temporary deceleration of Iran’s nuclear program.
Study: University Could Lose $108 Million Annually If It Divests
The study, funded by a lobby organization for the petroleum industry, examined the cost of divestment for Harvard and four other universities.
Law Students Hopeful About New Dean of Students
Students say that Marcia Sells, who will soon take over as Harvard Law School's dean of students, has student administrative and human resources experience.
Benefits Changes Bring Relief, and Potentially Confusion
The chair of the body that recommended the changes is “worried” that Harvard faculty and staff might have difficulty navigating the numerous health plan options.
Union Negotiations Ongoing, Labor Director Murphy Departs
Harvard’s director of labor relations departed for Northeastern amid contract negotiations with the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers.
Faust Pledges 'Vigorous Defense' Against Admissions Lawsuit
At Memorial Church’s morning prayers, University President Drew Faust spoke softly but firmly about Harvard's affirmative action policies.
Facing Admissions Scrutiny, Harvard Has Much at Stake
Harvard faces mounting scrutiny into an aspect of its admission process that administrators have long held is central to fostering campus diversity.
Medical School Overhauls Curriculum With Major Redesign
The new curriculum represents a major change in Harvard’s fundamental approach to medical education, which has remained largely constant for years.
Harvard Management Company Elects Two New Board Members
A former Federal Reserve board governor and a co-founder of the Los Angeles-based Canyon Partners hedge fund joined the board in July.
After Criticism, Harvard Offers Additional Health Benefits Plan
Harvard has revised its health insurance options for nonunion faculty and staff members to offer an additional plan without deductibles or coinsurance.
Harvard Works with Feds To Establish University in Vietnam
Fulbright University Vietnam will expand on the existing Fulbright Economics Teaching Program, a public policy master’s program that the Ash Center at the Kennedy School established in 1994.
Shorenstein Center Names Fall Fellows
Three more journalists will join the Kennedy School of Government's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy as fellows this fall.
Institute of Politics Names Six Fall Resident Fellows
The IOP announced on Thursday its fall class of resident and visiting fellows, which will include Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and longtime CNN anchor Candy A. Crowley.
After Federal Feedback, Law School Implements New Title IX Standards
Harvard Law School made final changes to its school-specific Title IX procedures this summer, and they will go into effect this fall.
Harvard's Controversial Romanian Forest Sold to Ikea Group
The move distances Harvard from a corruption case involving one of the contractors who helped oversee the land.
Zoning Board Delays Campus Center Plans a Second Time
Harvard is facing its first significant roadblock in its effort to renovate the Smith Campus Center.
U.S. Olympic Committee Terminates Boston Bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee and Boston 2024 organizers terminated Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games on Monday following several months of backlash and major changes to the bid.
Rothenberg, Longtime Corporation Member, Dies at 69
As Harvard’s treasurer and a member of the Harvard Corporation, James F. Rothenberg '68 remained intimately connected to the University he loved, advising its leaders and helping manage its money, until his death Tuesday. He was 69.
Harvard Can't Fully Prevent Future Cyber Attacks, Experts Say
According to experts in cyber security, there may be nothing that Harvard and institutions like it can do to fully protect themselves from future attacks from hackers.
Stillman Infirmary Closed, Renovation Plans Await Approval
A planned renovation of the 24-hour inpatient care space to expand mental health resources is still pending approval from the state public health department.
A $400 Million Gift, and Accompanying Scrutiny
Administrators maintain that the criticism will do little to hurt their fundraising efforts, but one fact remains: John Paulson’s record gift to SEAS has brought record scrutiny to Harvard’s $6.5 billion capital campaign.