University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues
University Leaders Say $1 Billion Per Year Is At Risk Due to Federal Actions
by Vivian W. Rong
Study Finds “Cultural Gap” between Harvard Athletics and Academics
An agenda for a new athletic director—and for a wider emphasis on student fitness
by Jacob Sweet
Protesting, at Home and on the Streets
As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality
by Matteo Wong
Several Harvard Professional Schools Move Online for Fall
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
by John S. Rosenberg
The COVID-19 Commencement
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
Harvard’s Incredible Shrinking Executive-Education Programs
An acute casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic
by John S. Rosenberg
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
by Kristina DeMichele
Immunity to COVID-19
Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Law Offers Pre-matriculation Material Free Nationwide
An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Pandemic in the Workplace
Nearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
by Jonathan Shaw
Her Campus Pulls Off “Epic” Virtual Graduation
“I’m Still Graduating” celebrates the class of 2020 around the world.
by Kristina DeMichele