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 Magazine Readers Letter
How we plan to serve you during the coronavirus disruptions
As Coronavirus Spreads, Harvard Cancels Athletics
After Harvard informed college students that they must move out, Harvard Athletics began to make its own cancellations—a reasonable decision, but a brutal blow to athletes, coaches, and staff.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Closes Classes Coronavirus
Students transition to online learning—perhaps for the rest of the semester—and are asked not to return after spring break.
Remembering Henry Cobb, Architect of CGIS
The celebrated architect and Design School professor died earlier this week.
African and African-American Studies Celebrates 50 years
Speakers discuss history, progress, hope, and home.
Melinda Gates Radcliffe Day Honorand
The philanthropist will highlight Radcliffe Day during Harvard’s Commencement week.
Harvard Overseers Nominations Election
On the eve of a contested election for the governing board, looking under the hood of the nominating process
Harvard and Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health Team to Fight SARS-CoV-2
As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.
Harvard Divestment Overseer Slate
Petitioner candidates qualify, will campaign to change Board of Overseers and Harvard investment policy.
Marty Baron Harvard Commencement Speaker
During an era of shrinking newspapers and political attacks on journalism, The Washington Post’s editor will be honored.