An interview with Evelynn Hammonds, Dean of Harvard College
Q: You’ve been in office for several months now. How are you finding your time as dean?
A: I’m enjoying it immensely. As a faculty member, I’ve found that there’s nothing like …
Walter Morris AB ’73, MBA ’75 becomes HAA president for 2008-2009
Walter Morris took the reigns as Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) president in June 2008, succeeding Jonathan Byrnes DBA ’80. A longtime Harvard supporter, Morris has been involved with the HAA for more than 30 years, including nearly 15 years of HAA board service.
New Administrators for Harvard College
This past summer, Cabot House Master and Harry Austryn Wolfson Professor of Jewish Studies Jay M. Harris (at right) assumed new duties as dean for undergraduate education at Harvard College.
Read »Gift of $125 Million to Create Hansjoerg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
Engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Hansjoerg Wyss MBA ’65 has given Harvard University $125 million to create the Hansjoerg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. This is the largest individual gift in the University’s history.
Read »New Graduate School Dean Brings University-Wide Perspective
Allan Brandt, the new dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, has seen the University in a way that many of his colleagues have not. A history of science scholar, Brandt holds appointments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and at the Medical School.
Scholar, Teacher, and Institutional Leader Hammonds Named Dean of Harvard College
Evelynn Hammonds, who was recently appointed dean of Harvard College, says she is “thrilled” to be working directly with students again. Hammonds is currently senior vice provost for faculty development and diversity, where she has advised the provost and president on recruitment and advancement of minorities and women.
Historic College Houses to Be Renewed
For most undergraduates, the Houses constitute a central part of their time at the College. To be sure that House life remains a positive experience, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is embarking on a long-term project to renovate and reimagine all 12 Houses over the next 15 years—ensuring that the spaces best serve the needs of students today and in the future.
Harvard Increases Access for Middle-Income Families
Once again, Harvard has taken steps to help make higher education accessible to all qualified students. Following significant efforts to recruit, enroll, and support applicants from lower-income backgrounds, Harvard has now committed to increasing assistance to middle-income families. In the latest phase of Harvard’s financial aid efforts, families with incomes between $120,000 and $180,000 will generally be asked to pay only 10 percent of their income toward their child’s education.
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