Challenges of Higher Education

As delivered. Thank you, Vice-Chancellor Welukar. Thank you, Secretary Kumar, and thank you to everyone who has welcomed me here so warmly. Thank you to all these distinguished guests, students, and faculty members. It is a great privilege to be here at the University of Mumbai, on this very beautiful and historic campus situated in…

Universities in a Changing World

As prepared for delivery Thank you, Nita Ambani, and thank you, Sunil Mehta, for welcoming me today. And so many thanks to the Asia Society and to Bunty Chandfor organizing this marvelous opportunity to have this conversation with all of you. I look forward to discussing the future of higher education and innovation with such…

A Message from the President

Dear Members of the Harvard Community: Over the past twelve days, I have heard from many members of our community about events related to the national Occupy movement, Occupy Harvard, the encampment in Harvard Yard, and the judgments we’ve made at the University related to access to the Yard.  As we approach the Thanksgiving break,…

Innovative teaching and learning

Rita E. and Gustave M. Hauser have given Harvard University $40 million to establish a new initiative that will support innovative teaching and learning across the University. Download grant guidelines » (pdf) A gift of $40 million supports new University-wide initiative for innovation in learning and teaching » Cambridge, Mass….