University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Football Team Starts Off an Ivy League Favorite
The 152nd Crimson season kicks off Saturday against Stetson.
Elevating Climate Issues
Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
"To Repair This Imperfect World"
Harvard teaching and learning conference on educating for a global, changed society
Seven Harvard Affiliates Named HHMI Investigators
The designation comes with $9 million in research support
Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Harvard Economics Facility
Landmark support for an eminently strong department
Home Among Strangers
A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
A Gene Therapy Breakthrough
A uniquely interdisciplinary lab has developed a new technique to deliver targeted gene therapies.
Harvard Art Museums To Require Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
The announcement comes amid a spike in cases on campus and an increase in testing frequency.
A Harvard “As Humane as It Is Humbling”: Morning Prayers
In Memorial Church, and at other opening-days exercises, President Bacow encourages the community to “excel in small moments.”