University News
Two Momentous Faculty Retirements
Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.
by Lydialyle Gibson
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”
by Nancy Walecki
President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions
A summary of current work—and an important new appointment
by Jonathan Shaw
University Approves New Law School Shield
Moving beyond a symbol associated with slaveholding
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Scientists’ Leadership in Fighting Infectious Diseases
Dan Barouch awarded $24.5 million for HIV research, Marc Lipsitch named to national center for public health forecasting
by Jonathan Shaw
The Art of the Dean
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences leader’s plans before and beyond the pandemic
by John S. Rosenberg
Divinity School Launches New Degree Programs
The new Religion and Public Life initiative promotes "religious literacy" in the professions
by Nancy Walecki
Sailing Solo
James Hammitt ’78, is a professor at the School of Public Health—and a superb sailor.
by Juliet Isselbacher
Harvard Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists
For graduate studies that contributed to society
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”
by Juliet Isselbacher
The Morning Exercises, Virtual Again
The Morning Exercises—further adapted for the era of COVID and streaming—come with strong messages about racial justice.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet