University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

After the Pandemic’s Peak

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Arts and Sciences Future Plans

Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Renovated Harvard Coop

Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”

by Kristina DeMichele

SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision

The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members

Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Mandates Vaccination

The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus

A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year

by John S. Rosenberg

Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process

Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.

by Jacob Sweet

Reopening. . .Carefully

Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions

by John S. Rosenberg

Elevating Climate Issues

Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability

by Jonathan Shaw