University News

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

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How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

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The future of teaching

Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg

Breaking even in a bleak year?

Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

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News Briefs: Important University Updates

A large leap in the smallest science, decarbonization debates, admissions lawsuit

Brevia: Harvard News in Brief

New police leader, top teachers, and an excellent economist

Head shots of the four Centennial Medalists: Lotte Bailyn, John Hutchinson, Marvin Kalb, and Margaret McIntosh

Harvard Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists

For graduate studies that contributed to society

Graduates Head to the Other Cambridge

Four win scholarships for study in England.

The New Overseers and HAA Elected Directors

Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.

Three headshots, of Harvard Medalists Walter K. Clair, Nancy-Beth Gordon Sheerr, Preston N. Williams

2021 Harvard Medalists

Harvard alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University

Photographs of Harvard president Lawrence S. Bacow and Harvard alumnus and guest speaker Kevin Young

President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting

Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?

A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”

by Juliet Isselbacher