University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
When Code Meets Canvas
In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.
by Olivia Farrar
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Envisions Its Future
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
Students for Fair Admissions Loses North Carolina Case
The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Bumper Crop in the National Academy of Medicine
Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.
by John S. Rosenberg
“No Longer Eligible to Work at Harvard”
The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion to $53.2 Billion, and University Operations Yield $283-Million Surplus Despite Pandemic
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
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
by Nancy Walecki