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

Education, Reschooled

Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.

by John S. Rosenberg

COOP Conversion

Renovation and consolidation at a Harvard Square institution

This Spring, Next Fall

The spring semester, coronavirus KO’s in-person Commencement, and fall prospects

by John S. Rosenberg

“Neither Comfort nor Cover”

A withering investigation of sexual harassment

by Lydialyle Gibson

Climate-Change Changes

Harvard Management Company issues its first “Climate Report,” and an update on divestment advocacy, and other institutions’ progress

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Bigger Allston ambitions, an admissions-lawsuit appeal, and a new center for cities

Brevia

Less construction in prospect, quantum science and engineering, and more

Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

The Fight for the Republic

Bill Kristol discusses the future of the Republican Party and the survival of American constitutional democracy. 

by Jonathan Shaw

Balloting Begins

The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.

by John S. Rosenberg