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

Can Financial Crises Be Predicted?

Contrary to expert belief, some financial crises can be predicted—and perhaps averted.

by Jonathan Shaw

“A 500-Year Building”

A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally

by Jonathan Shaw

The Financial Fallout…So Far

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Broadening the Faculty’s Ranks

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report on the professoriate—and the challenges of making it more diverse

by John S. Rosenberg

First-Gen Inclusion and Belonging

Rachel Gable’s research on helping first-generation and low-income students succeed at elite colleges

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

New Business School dean, alumni Nobelists, more on fossil fuels, and other University news

News Briefs

Updates on the spring term, naming conventions, and racial equity

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Invites Seniors, Most Juniors to Campus for Spring Term

After a successful fall term, but with coronavirus protocols still in place, an attempt to accommodate more undergraduates in residence

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Forward Unveils Second Overseer Slate

Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates 

by John S. Rosenberg

HBS Halts Hybrid Learning

Surging coronavirus cases force move to all-remote instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg