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

Asset bubbles and credit growth precede financial crises.

Contrary to expert belief, some financial crises can be predicted—and perhaps averted.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex

A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s annual financial report

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard FAS dean’s annual report

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report on the professoriate—and the challenges of making it more diverse

by John S. Rosenberg

Timely guidance for colleges enrolling first-generation and low-income students

Rachel Gable’s research on helping first-generation and low-income students succeed at elite colleges

by John S. Rosenberg

New HBS dean, alumni Nobelists, more on fossil fuels, and other University news

New Business School dean, alumni Nobelists, more on fossil fuels, and other University news

News on the spring term, naming conventions for buildings and gifts, and racial

Updates on the spring term, naming conventions, and racial equity

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Juniors Seniors Back to Campus Spring Semester

After a successful fall term, but with coronavirus protocols still in place, an attempt to accommodate more undergraduates in residence

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Forward New Overseer Slate

Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Business School Halts Hybrid Classes

Surging coronavirus cases force move to all-remote instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg