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
Spring Remains Remote
Harvard professional schools continue (mostly) online learning during the next semester—and other indicators for 2021.
by John S. Rosenberg
Dementias Linked to Air Pollution
Hospitalizations for neurological disease rise with increases in fine particle pollution.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Renovated
An autumn walk reveals construction progress, as the campus changes while most people are away.
by Kristina DeMichele
The $16-Trillion Virus
Economic damage makes a compelling argument for robust federal policies to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
by Jonathan Shaw
Making the Call
The AP’s Michael Fabiano on the 2020 election
by Jacob Sweet
Alumnus Robert B. Wilson and Paul Milgrom Share 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics
A scholar and his student share their field’s best-known honor.
by Jean Martin
Srikant M. Datar Appointed Harvard Business School Dean
The Dickinson professor of business administration succeeds Nitin Nohria.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fraught Fall
A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus
by John S. Rosenberg
Admissions Lawsuit: Round Two
The First Circuit Court of Appeals will rule on a much-watched lawsuit that could determine the future of affirmative action.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Timely Recovery
The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.
by John S. Rosenberg