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Four images: A poster announcing Arthur Kleinman's retirement; a photograph of him speaking at a podium in a packed auditorium; a bobblehead of Harry Lewis, wearing glasses and a long brown coat; and Harry Lewis at a classroom podium, smiling

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Two Momentous Faculty Retirements

Arthur Kleinman and Harry Lewis depart the classroom.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Exhibit showing Harvard Management Company investment returns by asset class in fiscal year 2020

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

The Financial Fallout…So Far

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

A graph shows that the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has become gradually more diverse, but that the total size of the faculty has grown little for more than a decade.

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

Broadening the Faculty’s Ranks

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report on the professoriate—and the challenges of making it more diverse

by John S. Rosenberg

John Harvard's Journal | January-February 2021

News Briefs

Updates on the spring term, naming conventions, and racial equity

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard coronavirus dashboard chart shows rising coronavirus cases, particularly among graduate students, in the week to November 16, 2020.

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HBS Halts Hybrid Learning

Surging coronavirus cases force move to all-remote instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg

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“This Year Is Different…”

…prompting a different kind of Faculty of Arts and Sciences annual report.

by John S. Rosenberg

A file photograph of M.Des. program director and Noyes professor in architectural theory K. Michael Hays sitting with Design School dean Sarah Whiting

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A Design School Redesign

The GSD introduces changes meant to “rebalance” the master of design studies program.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Photograph of Emma Dench, dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

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Fewer Grad Students, No Spring Recess

Harvard continues to change with the coronavirus.

by John S. Rosenberg

Portrait of Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow

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The Upside

President Bacow remains positive despite the pandemic.

by John S. Rosenberg

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Spring Remains Remote

Harvard professional schools continue (mostly) online learning during the next semester—and other indicators for 2021.

by John S. Rosenberg

Photo of Srikant M. Datar, dean-designate of Harvard Business School

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Srikant M. Datar Appointed Harvard Business School Dean

The Dickinson professor of business administration succeeds Nitin Nohria.

by John S. Rosenberg