University News

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

Harvard Can Continue Hosting International Students, Judge Says

Trump hints at possible settlement with University.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Endowment Exposure to Fossil-Fuel Production Less than Two Percent of Assets

Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.

by John S. Rosenberg

SFFA Asks Supreme Court to Review Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.

by John S. Rosenberg

Baking Sourdough Bread Is a Survival Instinct

A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research

by Jacob Sweet

“The Time Is Now”

President Bacow joins a chorus of leaders calling for comprehensive immigration reform.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition

A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.

by Jacob Sweet

Enlarging the Allston Enterprise Zone

Tishman Speyer details the first phase of the “enterprise research campus”—and points to a doubling of the project’s ultimate size.

by Jonathan Shaw

Online Takes Off

Pandemic-driven virtual learning booms—and perhaps promises improved residential education, too.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Overseers’ Higher Profile

Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role

by John S. Rosenberg

Unconventional Venture Capital

The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.

by Jonathan Shaw

Brevia

Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more