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.
Online education at Harvard—a status report
Pandemic-driven virtual learning booms—and perhaps promises improved residential education, too.
Higher-profile Board of Overseers Election
Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.
Adams House exit, IOP adviser removed, admissions avalanche, and more
Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more
A pandemic spring semester, policing reform, and more
Reports on the pandemic spring semester, policing reform, Allston enlargement, and cell-manufacturing
Exernal Committee's final report on sexual harassment on campus
A searing conclusion about sexual harassment on campus
Isabel Wilkerson speaks at Harvard about racism storytelling and public health
Author Isabel Wilkerson kicks off a Harvard speaker series on storytelling and public health.
Harvard President Bacow on Universities in Polarized Era
President Bacow speaks out on U.S. political conditions—and universities’ rightful role.
Harvard Forward Candidates on Overseer Ballot
For the second consecutive year, petitioners have qualified to be candidates in the Board of Overseers election.
How Many Undergraduates Are At Harvard Now?
Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring