University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faces a $350 Million Deficit
At a faculty meeting, Dean Hopi Hoekstra advocates for long-term, structural solutions.
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
Moderna’s Vaccine More Effective than Pfizer’s
A head-to-head comparison in 440,000 vaccinated veterans finds Moderna’s vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s at preventing a range of COVID-19 outcomes.
Celebrating the Classes of ’20 and ’21
The coronavirus short-circuited their Commencement. Harvard plans a do-over.
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Future Plans
Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.
The Renovated Harvard Coop
Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”
SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision
The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.
Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members
Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.
Harvard Mandates Vaccination
The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.