March 11
After an emergency meeting of the Harvard Board of Overseers in New York City, Harvard announces the appointment of Lawrence H. Summers at a ceremony at Loeb House. "It's good to be home. I accept," Summers says.
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March 20
Cambridge City Council criticizes Harvard for a $5 million dollar grant to Boston schools without an appropriate amount going to Cambridge. Councilors are angered that they were not informed of Harvard’s plans. "I have never seen the council so shocked and dismayed at the actions of a university as I have seen tonight," says Councilor Kathleen L. Born.
March 21
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