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.
Peabody Museum Discovers Possible Slave Remains in Its Collections
“We must begin to confront the reality of a past in which academic curiosity and opportunity overwhelmed humanity,” Harvard president Lawrence Bacow wrote.
Back to campus for senior spring under COVID
What’s changed—and what hasn’t
Harvard Overseer Prospects’ Views
Responses to Harvard Magazine’s questionnaire about the University’s challenges and opportunities—and Overseers’ role in leading the institution forward
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik removed from IOP advisory committee
“Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis in evidence,” Harvard Kennedy School dean Doug Elmendorf wrote.
Nominating Committee Overseer Candidates
Nominating committee slate announced, as Harvard Forward slate seeks petition signatures.
Harvard Cautions on Spring Classes
Administrators sound cautious note about on-campus learning amid the intensifying pandemic.
Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester
Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance
by Jacob Sweet
Fast-spreading coronavirus variants raise concerns
Despite vaccines, Harvard scientists warn, more-transmissible variants make COVID-19 harder to control.
Harvard Magazine Writer Artist Prizes
Harvard Magazine’s annual recognition of distinguished writing and art
Bacow on Biden Agenda, Policing
Addressing international students, and rethinking community safety