University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
The School of Public Health, Facing a Financial Reckoning, Seizes the Chance to Reinvent Itself
Dean Andrea Baccarelli plans for a smaller, more impactful Chan School of 2030.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences Rule Changes Teaching Awards
Honors teaching excellence, and the memory of Nathan Glazer, in last regular meeting of the academic year
Harvard’s new education master’s program
Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.
LEED Platinum and ILFI recognition for Science and Engineering Complex
Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not.
Harvard Commencement Virtual Again Ruth Simmons Speaker
The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik removed from IOP advisory committee
“Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis in evidence,” Harvard Kennedy School dean Doug Elmendorf wrote.
Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex
A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally
Harvard’s annual financial report
The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard FAS dean’s annual report
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report on the professoriate—and the challenges of making it more diverse