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
Harvard and MIT to Sell edX for $800 Million
Proceeds from the transaction will fund a nonprofit dedicated to addressing educational inequities.
by Jonathan Shaw
On Public Notice
Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.
by Juliet Isselbacher
Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.
by Lydialyle Gibson
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
by Juliet Isselbacher
Contending with Long Covid
Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.
by Juliet Isselbacher
Harvard Art Museums Names a New Curator
Horace D. Ballard will direct American art collections at the museums.
by Lydialyle Gibson
The New Overseers and HAA Elected Directors
Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.
2021 Harvard Medalists
Harvard alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University
Virtual Graduation 2.0
Harvard’s second, more expansive online graduation, with honorands and more
by John S. Rosenberg
The 2021 Honorands
An honorable tradition resumes, virtually.