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Öberg to Lead Harvard Faculty Recruitment and Retention

The astrochemist will become senior vice provost for faculty affairs this summer.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Closes Classes Coronavirus

Students transition to online learning—perhaps for the rest of the semester—and are asked not to return after spring break.

by John S. Rosenberg

African and African-American Studies Celebrates 50 years

Speakers discuss history, progress, hope, and home. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Melinda Gates Radcliffe Day Honorand

The philanthropist will highlight Radcliffe Day during Harvard’s Commencement week.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Overseers Nominations Election

On the eve of a contested election for the governing board, looking under the hood of the nominating process

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard and Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health Team to Fight SARS-CoV-2

As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.

by Jonathan Shaw

Ghost Stories for the Apocalypse

Ken Liu’s speculative fiction on maintaining and transcending humanity

by Bennett McIntosh

Harvard Divestment Overseer Slate

Petitioner candidates qualify, will campaign to change Board of Overseers and Harvard investment policy.

by John S. Rosenberg

Marty Baron Harvard Commencement Speaker

During an era of shrinking newspapers and political attacks on journalism, The Washington Post’s editor will be honored.

by John S. Rosenberg

Boston in Motion

An exhibition maps the making of a metropolis.

by Drew Pendergrass

Who next will carry the (replica) Little Red Flag?

Are you eligible to carry the (replica) Little Red Flag?