University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

After the Pandemic’s Peak

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Arts and Sciences Future Plans

Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Renovated Harvard Coop

Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”

by Kristina DeMichele

SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision

The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members

Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Mandates Vaccination

The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus

A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year

by John S. Rosenberg

Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process

Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.

by Jacob Sweet

Reopening. . .Carefully

Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions

by John S. Rosenberg

Elevating Climate Issues

Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability

by Jonathan Shaw