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

Nominating Committee Overseer Candidates

Nominating committee slate announced, as Harvard Forward slate seeks petition signatures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Cautions on Spring Classes

Administrators sound cautious note about on-campus learning amid the intensifying pandemic.

by John S. Rosenberg

Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester

Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance

by Jacob Sweet

Fast-spreading coronavirus variants raise concerns

Despite vaccines, Harvard scientists warn, more-transmissible variants make COVID-19 harder to control.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Magazine Writer Artist Prizes

Harvard Magazine’s annual recognition of distinguished writing and art

Bacow on Biden Agenda, Policing

Addressing international students, and rethinking community safety

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reunions, alumni meeting to be virtual

The alumni association announces the inevitable.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard alumni elected to the 117th Congress

Four new House members boost the roster of alumni in Congress to 54.

Rapid Tests Key to Control of COVID-19

Amid skirmishing on the stimulus bill, another chance for wider viral detection 

by Jonathan Shaw

Inducing immunity to cancer

An implantable cancer vaccine shows promise in training the immune system to attack tumors.

by Erin O’Donnell