Recent Posts

26 Layoffs Begin

June 23, 2009 • Breaking News The University has begun laying off employees, part of its efforts to reduce costs to cope with the projected 30 percent decline in the value of the endowment.

Harvard Puzzle: “House”

June 16, 2009 • Cryptic Puzzles

1 Vautin Named Acting VP for Administration

June 11, 2009 • Breaking News Thomas E. Vautin, who has logged more than 31 years of service to the University, will take the reins on July 1, after Sally Zeckhauser retires.

1 Martha Minow Appointed Dean of Harvard Law School

June 11, 2009 • Breaking News Martha Minow, a member of the law school faculty since 1981, has been appointed dean, succeeding Elena Kagan, now solicitor general of the United States.

A Kindle Connection

June 10, 2009 • Alumni in the News

The Early Retirees

June 10, 2009 • Breaking News

1 Off-the-Bench Opinions

June 5, 2009 • Commencement Radcliffe Institute Medalist Sandra Day O’Connor offers candid views over lunch.

1 The Prodigal Doctor Returns

June 4, 2009 • Commencement

2 Commencement Day 2009

June 4, 2009 • Commencement With speeches by President Drew Faust and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

Ceremonial Scenes

June 4, 2009 • Commencement Photos from Commencement week

In Esteemed Company

June 4, 2009 • Commencement This year’s honorary degree recipients come from the worlds of literature, cinema, music, AIDS and cancer research—and more.

The Solicitous Solicitor General Returns

June 3, 2009 • Commencement

“Service Connects Us to Each Other and the Community”

June 3, 2009 • Commencement

1 Management Maxims from HBS Class Day

June 3, 2009 • Commencement Jamie Dimon returned to campus at the end of a tumultuous year to share thoughts on careers, leadership, and obligations to society.

“Today” Comes to Class Day

June 3, 2009 • Commencement Matt Lauer’s advice for the class of 2009, plus student speeches