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
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion to $53.2 Billion, and University Operations Yield $283-Million Surplus Despite Pandemic
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
by John S. Rosenberg
Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process
Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.
by Jacob Sweet
Reopening. . .Carefully
Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions
by John S. Rosenberg
Elevating Climate Issues
Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability
by Jonathan Shaw
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
by Nancy Walecki
Brevia
Campus shuttle’s electric buses, planning chief, and other news
"To Repair This Imperfect World"
Harvard teaching and learning conference on educating for a global, changed society
Seven Harvard Affiliates Named HHMI Investigators
The designation comes with $9 million in research support
by Jonathan Shaw
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
by John S. Rosenberg
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester
by Meena Venkataramanan