University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Advice for an Imperfect World
First-year Convocation for the class of 2023
by Nina Pasquini
There’s (Still) No Gay Gene
Genes seem to play a role in determining sexual orientation, but it’s small, uncertain, and complicated.
by Bennett McIntosh
On-Ramps
Harvard professional schools help their incoming students thrive.
by John S. Rosenberg
College Announces New Public-Service Leadership
An inaugural faculty director and an assistant dean direct a broader civic-engagement effort.
by John S. Rosenberg
Scholars Advocate “Managed Retreat”—Before Climate Change Sinks Coastlines
The question is no longer if, but when and how.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Memorial Church Interim Minister
Stephanie Paulsell is the successor, for now, to Jonathan Walton.
by John S. Rosenberg
Crows Know How to Have Fun
Surprising research about highly adept birds making and using tools
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Under (Green) Wraps
New construction in Allston, and renewal everywhere else, from Adams House to Andover/Swartz Hall
by John S. Rosenberg
Year One
President Bacow assesses his inaugural year.
by John S. Rosenberg
Catalyzing Bioengineering
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering gets another boost.
by Jonathan Shaw