University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
House Committee Subpoenas Harvard Over Tuition Costs
The University must turn over all requested materials related to tuition and financial aid by mid-July.
by Tamara Evdokimova
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
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion to $53.2 Billion, and University Operations Yield $283-Million Surplus Despite Pandemic
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
by John S. Rosenberg
The Art of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences leader’s plans before and beyond the pandemic
by John S. Rosenberg
Virtual Graduation 2.0
Harvard’s second, more expansive online graduation, with honorands and more
by John S. Rosenberg
The 2021 Honorands
An honorable tradition resumes, virtually.
The Year That Was
Class spirit (the shirt), recyclable regalia, Zoom primal scream
by John S. Rosenberg
The Future of Teaching
Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.
by John S. Rosenberg
Breaking Even in a Bleak Year?
Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.
by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs: Important University Updates
A large leap in the smallest science, decarbonization debates, admissions lawsuit
President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting
Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.
by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher