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
“This Year Is Different…”
…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Design School Redesign
The GSD introduces changes meant to “rebalance” the master of design studies program.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Fewer Grad Students, No Spring Recess
Harvard continues to change with the coronavirus.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Upside
President Bacow remains positive despite the pandemic.
by John S. Rosenberg
Spring Remains Remote
Harvard professional schools continue (mostly) online learning during the next semester—and other indicators for 2021.
by John S. Rosenberg
Srikant M. Datar Appointed Harvard Business School Dean
The Dickinson professor of business administration succeeds Nitin Nohria.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fraught Fall
A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus
by John S. Rosenberg
A Major Disparity in Massachusetts Criminal Justice
Harvard Law School researchers identify the mechanisms that lead to longer sentences for nonwhite defendants.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Fall Comes into Focus
Who will be at Harvard when the academic year begins—and under what conditions
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard and MIT Sue to Overturn Order Banning International Students from Online Learning in Residence
Attack U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive
by John S. Rosenberg