Central Administration
Senior Fellow Leaves Board
Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow James R. Houghton ’58, who played a key role in the resignation of former University President Lawrence H. Summers and presided over the appointment of his successor, Drew G. Faust, will leave his post on the University’s top governing board at the end of the current academic year.
University Hires Diversity Officer
Lisa M. Coleman, Tufts’ first executive director of institutional diversity, will join Harvard as Chief Diversity Officer on Dec. 30, the University announced last week.
Houghton To Leave Harvard Corporation
Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow James R. Houghton ’58, who played a key role in the 2006 resignation of University President Lawrence H. Summers, will step down in May.
Science Complex Construction To Halt in 2010
Harvard will halt construction of the Allston Science Complex indefinitely in early spring 2010 after the structure’s foundation is completed but before the building becomes ready for tenants.
Frosh Meet Faust, Break Dance in Annenberg
It’s not uncommon for freshmen to exit Annenberg feeling like they’ve left a time warp (where did the last two ...
Harvard Pauses Allston Construction
Harvard will pause construction of the Allston Science Complex in early spring 2010 after the structure's foundation is completed but before the building would be ready for tenants.
Reaction Mixed on FAS Package
A day after the Faculty of Arts and Sciences released a program for early faculty retirement, professors said that they found the plan “generous,” but expressed concern that vacated positions would not be filled as FAS continues to face a $110 million deficit.
Professors in Several Parts of University Offered Retirement Package
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences and four of the University's professional schools offered retirement plans to members of their faculty earlier today, marking the realization of an idea that surfaced when it became clear last fall that the University's endowment would be hard-hit by the financial crisis.
Faust Embraces African Education
University President Drew G. Faust announced a collaborative effort with a South African university to improve the country’s education systems last Thursday during a six-day trip there, the first time a sitting University president has travelled to the African continent.
Faculty Diversity Report Released
The number of female faculty members has increased by 16 percent since 2003 and the number of minorities has increased by 23 percent over the same time, according to the 2009 Faculty Development and Diversity Annual Report.
Harvard Pledges To Make Medical Technology Accessible
Harvard and five other institutions of higher learning signed a statement articulating their commitment to promoting medical technology accessibility to developing countries on Monday, stirring both criticism among students that the University did not do enough.
Faust Renews Call for Service
Marking the start of the University’s Public Service Week on Monday, University President Drew G. Faust called upon the Harvard community to renew its commitment to service, as administrators seek to strengthen connections to career opportunities in the federal government.
University CIO Resigns from Post
Harvard’s Chief Information Officer Daniel D. Moriarty announced Monday his intentions to step down at the end of this month ...
IT'S FAUST
Drew Gilpin Faust is expected to be named Harvard’s 28th president this weekend, according to three sources familiar with the
University Hall
University Hall, one of Harvard's oldest buildings. Location of many university administrative offices as well as FAS faculty meetings.
University Has Broadened Idea of Honorary Degrees
"That the Reverend President be desired to accept Doctoratus in Theologica, and that A Diploma be drawn up by the