University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14
The Crimson stay unbeaten with a workmanlike win over the Lions.
Harvard Governing Boards Change Overseers
Limits on election of petition candidates and other measures are adopted.
A Major Disparity in Massachusetts Criminal Justice
Harvard Law School researchers identify the mechanisms that lead to longer sentences for nonwhite defendants.
Harvard President Bacow Opening Message
President Bacow’s somber opening message for a challenging academic year—updated to include his Morning Prayers remarks
“Find Your Way to Heal This World”
A virtual Convocation for the College class of 2024
Harvard Announces Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Sheree Ohen appointed as inaugural associate dean
by Jacob Sweet
Michael Kremer Departs for the University of Chicago
Development economist pulls up roots.
Harvard Divestment Advocates Win Overseer Seats
Harvard Forward divestment advocates win three Board of Overseers seats—and other results from alumni voting.
Getty, Harvard Art Museums in Pandemic
Pandemic perspectives from the Getty and the Harvard Art Museums—and art’s role in refreshing “the dialogue with other human beings”
Harvard Square under Pandemic Pressure
Businesses are adapting to survive—if they can.
Harvard Fall Pandemic Uncertainties
In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.