University News

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

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students

A longer-term decision is expected within a week.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard and MIT to Sell edX for $800 Million

Proceeds from the transaction will fund a nonprofit dedicated to addressing educational inequities.

by Jonathan Shaw

A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard

Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Online Takes Off

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

by John S. Rosenberg

“I Want to Hear About You”

The Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference considers classroom inclusion and equity.

by Lydialyle Gibson

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Nancy Coleman Appointed Dean of Continuing Education

A new leader for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ large extension operation

by John S. Rosenberg

What to Expect

The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community

by John S. Rosenberg

The Coronavirus Campus

The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond

by John S. Rosenberg

Several Harvard Professional Schools Move Online for Fall

…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Law Offers Pre-matriculation Material Free Nationwide

An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.

by John S. Rosenberg