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

 New England summertime getaways

Getting away and outside safely this summer

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Commencement 2020

Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard fall coronavirus decisions

The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard “net-zero” climate-change policy

The University adopts a new goal for managing the endowment.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova , John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Athletics Study Released

An agenda for a new athletic director—and for a wider emphasis on student fitness

by Jacob Sweet

Protesting, at Home and on the Streets

As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality

by Matteo Wong

Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased

…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard commencement degree conferral

During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas

by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet

Harvard Executive-Education Losses

An acute casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic  

by John S. Rosenberg

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows

During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.  

by Kristina DeMichele