University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains
Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains
Pianist Aristo Sham ’19 on the world stage
Aristo Sham ’19 takes first place at the New York International Piano Competition.
Naomi Oreskes on How to Write about Science
Naomi Oreskes on climate change, politics, and advice for science journalists
Teaching Children to Care
Dina Buchbinder Auron, M.P.A. ’16, uses sports to get children excited about solving global problems.
Katherine O’Dair to replace Stephen Lassonde as dean of students
O’Dair will begin as the new dean of students in August.
Are Hospital Pay-for-Performance Programs Failing?
Harvard researchers ask whether market incentives can improve healthcare.
New Study Calls Subway Germs Mostly Harmless
Curtis Huttenhower and colleagues analyze bugs on Boston’s T.
Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action
Harvard had filed a brief urging the Court to uphold affirmative action last year.
Barbara J. McNeil Again Named Acting Dean of Harvard Medical School
Barbara J. McNeil will lead Harvard Medical School on an interim basis beginning July 31.
Harvard fundraiser O’Neil A. S. Outar departs
A change in a senior Harvard fundraising role
Televangelist Carlton Pearson donates personal archive to Harvard
Carlton Pearson, exiled from his church, donates years of preaching on tape to Harvard.