University News
Harvard Allocating Additional $250 Million to Research
University increasing its research funding by 50 percent after grant revocations
by Max J. Krupnick
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.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
The Financial Fallout
Barely a decade after the 2008 crisis and Great Recession, new challenges loom. An early assessment of the University’s strengths this time
by John S. Rosenberg
President Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow Test Positive for Coronavirus
The president and his wife are in isolation.
by John S. Rosenberg
“Don’t Zoom While Driving”
On taking a Harvard Gen Ed class remotely with William C. Kirby
by John S. Rosenberg
Second Chances in CS50
In a paper aimed at fellow educators, David Malan reports on interventions designed to teach academic honesty in the wildly popular introductory computer science course he teaches at Harvard.
by Jonathan Shaw
COVID-19: An Emergency, and a Long-Term Challenge
Epidemiologist Marc Lipstich outlines what the country must do swiftly, and what strategically.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Postpones Commencement
Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.
by John S. Rosenberg
Business School Dean Transition Extended during Coronavirus Crisis
Nitin Nohria, scheduled to step down June 30, will remain dean through 2020.
by John S. Rosenberg
Karen Dynan on the Coronavirus Recession
The severe economic fallout, in context
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Lizabeth Cohen Awarded Bancroft Prize
The urban historian is honored—for the second time.
by John S. Rosenberg