University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
A Surge on Top of a Surge
Rising cases on campus—and in communities worldwide
Harvard Forward Won’t Contest 2022 Overseers’ Election
A “pause” after winning four seats in recent elections
Harvard Articulates Principles for “Denaming”
Faust-led committee addresses building and professorship naming decisions “profoundly antithetical” to present values.
The Saving Glut of the Rich
High savings rates among the wealthiest U.S. earners may represent a macroeconomic risk
On Firmer Footing
Robust financial results despite the pandemic, and historic endowment returns
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
News Briefs
Legacies challenged, campus sustainability, affirmative-action litigation, and honored scientists
Brevia
No more Harvard Teacher Fellows, universities and slavery, and more
Chan Zuckerberg Commits $500 Million to Harvard Neuroscience and AI Institute
A 15-year investment in biomedical and applied science research
Curating a More Diverse Campus Environment
A report and recommendations, from the FAS task force on signage and visual culture issues