University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
FAS Restructuring Layoffs Begin
College staff whose jobs will be changed or eliminated were notified this week.
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not.
Allston Research Campus Takes Form
Tishman Speyer details the first phase of the “enterprise research campus”—and points to a doubling of the project’s ultimate size.
A pandemic spring semester, policing reform, and more
Reports on the pandemic spring semester, policing reform, Allston enlargement, and cell-manufacturing
Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex
A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Harvard Engineering Allston Move Deferred
As the pandemic halts construction, the move-in schedule for the fall semester has slipped.
Harvard Allston developer Law School shield and more
The Law School launches a “Shield Working Group,” Allston update, keeping tabs on “fake news,” and more
Harvard Allston Commercial Developer Chosen
The Allston Land Company designates Tishman Speyer to develop the “enterprise research campus” on Western Avenue, with detailed plans yet to come.
Potential Partners in Allston Commercial Zone Narrowed to Three
From among three finalists, a partner is expected to be chosen by the end of December.
Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties
The president announces a $5-million initiative.