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.

by Joanna M Weiss

The future of teaching

Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg

Breaking even in a bleak year?

Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting

Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?

A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”

by Juliet Isselbacher

Radcliffe Day: Gender Equity, Melinda French Gates

A panel on achieving gender equity, and a conversation with Radcliffe Medalist Melinda French Gates

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Harvard Election Results

Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.

Harvard Graduation Morning Exercises Commencement 2021

The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.

by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet

Harvard Honorary Degree Recipients Commencement 2021

A Nobel-winning chemist, a documentary dramatist and a photojournalist, a preeminent news editor, and more

by John S. Rosenberg

The Baccalaureate—and Proliferating Graduations 2021

President Bacow on reconnecting with other people, and new First-Gen and LGBTQ+ graduation celebrations join the roster

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Returns to Normal This Fall

University leaders announce that full, in-person operations will resume, with continuing public-health protocols.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Jacob Sweet