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

Governance Reform and Shared Value

Michael Porter on the new business agenda

by Juliet Isselbacher

Harvard Art Museums Will Reopen This Fall

The musems will welcome students back on September 1, and the public on September 4.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The “Talking Feds” Podcast

Former U.S. attorney Harry P. Litman ’80 and guests’ lively take on legal and political issues.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Amartya Sen, a Memoir

The book covers the first thirty years of the Nobel-prize winning economist’s life.

by Sugata Bose

A Marathon Dream Deferred

Graduate student Stephen Bourguet has set his sights on running a personal best at the Boston Marathon in October.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Harvard and MIT to Sell edX for $800 Million

Proceeds from the transaction will fund a nonprofit dedicated to addressing educational inequities.

by Jonathan Shaw

On Public Notice

Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.

by Juliet Isselbacher

Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Gary Urton Stripped of Emeritus Status

An investigation finds the former anthropology professor “engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct and abused power,” among other violations of institutional policies and values

by Juliet Isselbacher

Contending with Long Covid

Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.

by Juliet Isselbacher