University News

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

Eat Your Potatoes Mashed, Boiled or Baked, but Hold the Fries

Baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes are better.

by Vivian W. Rong

Curating a More Diverse Campus Environment

A report and recommendations, from the FAS task force on signage and visual culture issues 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Moderna’s Vaccine More Effective than Pfizer’s

A head-to-head comparison in 440,000 vaccinated veterans finds Moderna’s vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s at preventing a range of COVID-19 outcomes.

by Jonathan Shaw

Celebrating the Classes of ’20 and ’21

The coronavirus short-circuited their Commencement. Harvard plans a do-over.

by John S. Rosenberg

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 Arts and Sciences Future Plans

Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Renovated Harvard Coop

Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”

by Kristina DeMichele

SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision

The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members

Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Mandates Vaccination

The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus

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