Health & Medicine
Cutting-edge developments in biomedical research, public health, and clinical practice at Harvard’s medical institutions.
Discoveries
Short takes on cutting-edge research
A Harvard Senior’s Call to the Home Front
“We are the generation that is coming of age in the COVID-19 crisis,” writes Lauren Spohn ’20. “What can we build? What can we sacrifice? What risks can we take?”
by Lauren Spohn
Harvard Overseer Election Postponed
The coronavirus pandemic threatened to disenfranchise alumni balloting.
All College Spring Semester Grades Will Be Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory
“We cannot proceed as if nothing has changed,” FAS dean Claudine Gay wrote. “Everything has changed."
What Happens to Harvard’s Workers?
Harvard is expected to announce a decision by the end of this week about whether and how it can help subcontracted workers.
Harvard Financial Pressures Coronavirus Crisis
Barely a decade after the 2008 crisis and Great Recession, new challenges loom. An early assessment of the University’s strengths this time
Harvard President Bacow Coronavirus Positive
The president and his wife are in isolation.
Harvard College class remote learning
On taking a Harvard Gen Ed class remotely with William C. Kirby
Harvard at Dusk
“I feel lucky that I took for granted my Harvard experience before its abrupt end.”
by Julie Chung
An Epidemiologist’s Call to Action
Epidemiologist Marc Lipstich outlines what the country must do swiftly, and what strategically.
Harvard Postpones Commencement
Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.