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

“That Human Element”

The Houghton debuts a digital collection of African-American primary sources.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Mishandled Harassment Complaints

At a Monday demonstration, students show support for the plaintiffs. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Philip Lovejoy to Step Down as Harvard Alumni Leader

Alumni Association executive director announces retirement at end of 2022.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Jacinda Ardern to Speak at Harvard Commencement

New Zealand prime minister scheduled to address graduates on May 26.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

A natural- and artificial-intelligence initiative, Allston agita, shopping week, reckonings on visual culture and “denaming”

Presiding during the Pandemic

President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard

by John S. Rosenberg

A Bold Business Agenda

Business School dean Srikant Datar’s priorities for a globally engaged, digital future

by John S. Rosenberg

The Omicron Semester

Staving off the surge

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

ARTS FIRST, Supreme Court affirmative-action review, fading role for standardized texts, and more