University News

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

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Endowment Fossil-Fuel Holdings Net-Zero Progress

Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.

by John S. Rosenberg

SFFA Supreme Court Appeal of Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.

by John S. Rosenberg

Baking Sourdough Bread is a Survival Instinct

A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research

by Jacob Sweet

President Bacow joins leaders calling for immigration reform

President Bacow joins a chorus of leaders calling for comprehensive immigration reform.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition

A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.

by Jacob Sweet

Allston Research Campus Takes Form

Tishman Speyer details the first phase of the “enterprise research campus”—and points to a doubling of the project’s ultimate size.

by Jonathan Shaw

Online education at Harvard—a status report

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

by John S. Rosenberg

Higher-profile Board of Overseers Election

Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role

by John S. Rosenberg

The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs

The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.

by Jonathan Shaw

Adams House exit, IOP adviser removed, admissions avalanche, and more

Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more