University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Getting to Mars (for Real)
Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
Harvard “net-zero” climate-change policy
The University adopts a new goal for managing the endowment.
Harvard Athletics Study Released
An agenda for a new athletic director—and for a wider emphasis on student fitness
by Jacob Sweet
Protesting, at Home and on the Streets
As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality
by Matteo Wong
Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
Harvard commencement degree conferral
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
Harvard Executive-Education Losses
An acute casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
Immunity to COVID-19 Appears Feasible
Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
Harvard Law Offers Zero-L Free Nationwide
An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.