University News

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

From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts

How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart

by Olivia Farrar

Change at the Top

Philip Lovejoy to retire as Harvard Alumni Association executive director

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Announces Carrie Moore as New Women’s Basketball Coach

She succeeds Kathy Delaney-Smith, who led the Crimson for 40 seasons.

by David L. Tannenwald

Gun Violence

The impacts on survivors and their families.

by Jonathan Shaw

Tracy Palandjian Elected to Harvard Corporation

Succeeds retiring member William F. Lee

by John S. Rosenberg

The Dark Side of Daylight Saving

Harvard scientists warn against the health effects of abolishing standard time. 

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead

Harvard College Admits Class of 2026

Applicants notified as pandemic wanes

by John S. Rosenberg

Weezer Releases New EP, "SZNZ: Spring"

First of four seasonally inspired EPs make Shakespeare and Vivaldi rock

by Nancy Walecki

A Culinary Journey

At the Radcliffe Institute, chef Michael Twitty traces the food legacy of enslavement.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Being on "The Bachelor"

Kira Mengistu looks for love on reality television.

by Nancy Walecki

Merrick Garland to Address Classes of 2020-2021 Ceremony

The U.S. Attorney General returns to Harvard.

by John S. Rosenberg