University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

When Code Meets Canvas

In brushstrokes and bytes, a symposium at Harvard explores data, perception, and art.

by Olivia Farrar

Harvey Mansfield’s Last Class

After 60 years on the faculty, Harvard’s famous conservative is retiring.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit Comes to Harvard

“Hate Ends Now” brings replica Holocaust train car to Harvard

by Max J. Krupnick

The Eviction of the Bow & Arrow Press

The Adams House space that gave the letterpress studio its name will become a student common room.

by Craig Lambert

Harvard Medalists

Four people honored for extraordinary service to the University

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Horizons Spotlights Nine Scholars

Emerging doctoral research on COVID-19, military model villages, children at risk, and more

by Max J. Krupnick

Larry Bacow’s Parting Push

Allston, higher-education outreach, and free speech make for a busy conclusion to the twenty-ninth president’s Mass Hall tenure.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Animal companions help their owners live longer, happier lives.

by Nancy Walecki

Ken Griffin’s Naming Gift for the Graduate School

Prominent donor further supports Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

by Jonathan Shaw

Save the Date: President Gay Installation

The University’s thirtieth president will be formally installed early in the fall term.

by John S. Rosenberg

“All Climate Change Is Local”

Assessing hurricane risk and climate adaptation in coastal Massachusetts

by Jonathan Shaw