University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
by Jonathan Shaw
The 2020 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
by Nell Porter-Brown
COVID-19 and the Graduate Student Union
“When times are tough, there comes to be this real question of who is forced to bear the cost.”
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
COVID-19 May Be Much More Contagious Than We Thought
A critical scientific question that bears on policies for fighting the pandemic
by Jonathan Shaw
Erin McDermott Announced as Harvard’s First Woman Athletic Director
McDermott will join Harvard from the University of Chicago July 1.
by Jacob Sweet
A Faculty Meeting “Unlike Any Other”
The last regular Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting of the year, convened remotely, addresses teaching, finances, and climate change.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Projects $750-Million Revenue Shortfall in Next Academic Year
Executive vice president Katie Lapp details losses from research funding and executive education.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Second Pulitzer for Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys wins the 2020 prize for fiction.
Harvard Reports on Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein Gifts
President Bacow advises the community on the Office of General Counsel findings; professor put on administrative leave pending further review.
by John S. Rosenberg
The National Academy Elects Eight Harvard Professors
Medicine and mathematics are heavily represented—plus a recent Nobel laureate in economics.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fixing the COVID-19 Swab Supply Chain
Engineers at the Wyss Institute address a critical shortage of nasal swabs.
by Jonathan Shaw