University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says
A preliminary injunction is in place while a lawsuit against the Trump administration proceeds.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Balloting Begins
The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.
by John S. Rosenberg
Martin Nowak Sanctioned for Jeffrey Epstein Involvement
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences announces disciplinary actions.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Making Voters Care About Climate Change
A professor and a marketing professional try a new tack in climate-change communications.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Staff to Return August 2
The University announces a date for faculty and staff members to return, in anticipation of fall residential operations.
by John S. Rosenberg
Scrubbing Supply Chains
Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.
by Jonathan Shaw
Reckoning with Repair
An update on the presidential initiative on Harvard and the legacy of slavery
by Lydialyle Gibson
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard COOP’s Major Makeover
Sweeping renovations and consolidation are under way.
by Kristina DeMichele
A Roadmap for Reforming Civic Education
A U.S. Department of Education-funded study, coauthored by Danielle Allen, calls for urgent reinvestment in civic education.
by Spencer Lee Lenfield
Harvard Commencement to Be Virtual Again
The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.
by John S. Rosenberg