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
News Briefs
Updates on the spring term, naming conventions, and racial equity
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard College Invites Seniors, Most Juniors to Campus for Spring Term
After a successful fall term, but with coronavirus protocols still in place, an attempt to accommodate more undergraduates in residence
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Forward Unveils Second Overseer Slate
Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates
by John S. Rosenberg
HBS Halts Hybrid Learning
Surging coronavirus cases force move to all-remote instruction.
by John S. Rosenberg
Understanding Ebola
The 2014 epidemic was rooted in centuries of exploitation and war, Paul Farmer argues.
by Jonathan Shaw
Ivy League Cancels Winter Season
The pandemic continues to affect athletics.
by Jacob Sweet
Most Harvard Staff Will Be Remote through June 30
And other changes to Harvard’s COVID-19 workforce policies
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Appeals Court Rules in Harvard’s Favor in Admissions Lawsuit
The latest ruling in a yearslong lawsuit alleging that the College’s admissions process discriminates against Asian-Americans
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“This Year Is Different…”
…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Design School Redesign
The GSD introduces changes meant to “rebalance” the master of design studies program.
by Lydialyle Gibson