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
A Marathon Dream Deferred
Graduate student Stephen Bourguet has set his sights on running a personal best at the Boston Marathon in October.
Harvard and MIT to Sell edX for $800 million
Proceeds from the transaction will fund a nonprofit dedicated to addressing educational inequities.
On Public Notice
Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.
Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.
Gary Urton Stripped of Emeritus Status
An investigation finds the former anthropology professor “engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct and abused power,” among other violations of institutional policies and values
Contending with Long Covid
Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.
Harvard Art Museums names a new curator
Horace D. Ballard will direct American art collections at the museums.
The 2021 Honorands
An honorable tradition resumes, virtually.
The Year That Was
Class spirit (the shirt), recyclable regalia, Zoom primal scream
The future of teaching
Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.