University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Graduates Can Donate Directly to Their Houses on Housing Day
A new initiative encourages small-dollar donations for improving student life.
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Choices challenges facing Harvard approaching fall
The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community
Harvard College Outlines Fall Residence and Teaching Option
Dean Claudine Gay outlines “minimal,” “moderate,” and “full” residential scenarios, and the hurdles that have to be overcome.
New Faculty Deans for Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses
Cabot, Eliot, Kirkland, Quincy and Winthrop Houses will have new leadership starting July 1
Harvard Commencement 2020
Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
Protesting, at Home and on the Streets
As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality
by Matteo Wong
Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
Harvard commencement degree conferral
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
Harvard Faculty Meet Remotely on Teaching, Finances
The last regular Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting of the year, convened remotely, addresses teaching, finances, and climate change.