Terry Murphy Named Gazette Managing Editor

Terry L. Murphy of Boston has been named managing editor of the Harvard University Gazette.

A 20-year veteran of newspaper editing and reporting, Murphy was a copy editor at the Boston Herald. Prior to that she was features, photo, and graphics editor for the Niagara Gazette in Niagara Falls, N.Y. She also has held the position of assistant city editor and been a beat reporter for the Daily Breeze in Cape Coral, Fla.

“We’re very glad to have someone with Terry’s experience and passion for newspapers in this key position,” said John Lenger, assistant director and editor-in-chief of the Harvard University Office of News and Public Affairs. “Terry will be able to maintain the Gazette’s tradition of service to the Harvard community while also helping us to tell important stories better.”

Members of the Harvard University community are, as always, invited to e-mail brief items or story ideas for the Gazette to terry_murphy@harvard.edu, or to call her at (617) 495-1585. Calendar items should be e-mailed to calendar@harvard.edu.=