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.
Baking Sourdough Bread is a Survival Instinct
A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research
by Jacob Sweet
President Bacow joins leaders calling for immigration reform
President Bacow joins a chorus of leaders calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition
A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.
by Jacob Sweet
Allston Research Campus Takes Form
Tishman Speyer details the first phase of the “enterprise research campus”—and points to a doubling of the project’s ultimate size.
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.
Adams House exit, IOP adviser removed, admissions avalanche, and more
Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more
A pandemic spring semester, policing reform, and more
Reports on the pandemic spring semester, policing reform, Allston enlargement, and cell-manufacturing
Online education at Harvard—a status report
Pandemic-driven virtual learning booms—and perhaps promises improved residential education, too.
Higher-profile Board of Overseers Election
Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role
Exernal Committee's final report on sexual harassment on campus
A searing conclusion about sexual harassment on campus