University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Civil Rights Attorney Sherrilyn Ifill to Receive 2022 Radcliffe Medal
The educator and lawyer receives the Institute’s highest honor.
by Jacob Sweet
“That Human Element”
The Houghton debuts a digital collection of African-American primary sources.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Mishandled Harassment Complaints
At a Monday demonstration, students show support for the plaintiffs.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Penny Pritzker Elected Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow
Succeeds William F. Lee
by John S. Rosenberg
Philip Lovejoy to Step Down as Harvard Alumni Leader
Alumni Association executive director announces retirement at end of 2022.
by John S. Rosenberg
Jacinda Ardern to Speak at Harvard Commencement
New Zealand prime minister scheduled to address graduates on May 26.
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
A natural- and artificial-intelligence initiative, Allston agita, shopping week, reckonings on visual culture and “denaming”
Presiding during the Pandemic
President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
A Bold Business Agenda
Business School dean Srikant Datar’s priorities for a globally engaged, digital future
by John S. Rosenberg
The Omicron Semester
Staving off the surge
by John S. Rosenberg