University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
In Federal Court, Harvard and the Government Have Friends
A look at the amicus curiae briefs in Harvard’s funding case
by Tamara Evdokimova
Philip Lovejoy to Step Down as Harvard Alumni Leader
Alumni Association executive director announces retirement at end of 2022.
by John S. Rosenberg
Jacinda Ardern to Speak at Harvard Commencement
New Zealand prime minister scheduled to address graduates on May 26.
by John S. Rosenberg
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
A Bold Business Agenda
Business School dean Srikant Datar’s priorities for a globally engaged, digital future
by John S. Rosenberg
The Omicron Semester
Staving off the surge
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
ARTS FIRST, Supreme Court affirmative-action review, fading role for standardized texts, and more
News Briefs
A natural- and artificial-intelligence initiative, Allston agita, shopping week, reckonings on visual culture and “denaming”
Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman and Man of the Year
Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman received the 72nd annual honors.
by Kristina DeMichele
Does Omicron Cause “Mild” COVID-19?
New evidence suggests the threat of severe infections.
by Jonathan Shaw
Boosting Teacher Training
Harvard Graduate School of Education receives a landmark gift in support of its new teaching master’s program.
by John S. Rosenberg