University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
John Goldberg named Dean of Harvard Law School
A professor at HLS since 2008, he steps up from the interim role.
by Vivian W. Rong
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
by John S. Rosenberg
Curating a More Diverse Campus Environment
A report and recommendations, from the FAS task force on signage and visual culture issues
by Lydialyle Gibson
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Envisions Its Future
Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Bumper Crop in the National Academy of Medicine
Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.
by John S. Rosenberg
Reopening. . .Carefully
Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions
by John S. Rosenberg
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
by Nancy Walecki
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
by Jonathan Shaw
University Approves New Law School Shield
Moving beyond a symbol associated with slaveholding
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Scientists’ Leadership in Fighting Infectious Diseases
Dan Barouch awarded $24.5 million for HIV research, Marc Lipsitch named to national center for public health forecasting
by Jonathan Shaw