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.
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process
Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.
by Jacob Sweet
Reopening. . .Carefully
Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions
Elevating Climate Issues
Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
Brevia
Campus shuttle’s electric buses, planning chief, and other news
"To Repair This Imperfect World"
Harvard teaching and learning conference on educating for a global, changed society
Seven Harvard Affiliates Named HHMI Investigators
The designation comes with $9 million in research support
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Harvard Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester