University News

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

Sustainability on the Menu

Harvard’s sustainable meals program aims to support local farms, protect oceans, and limit waste.

by Olivia Farrar

Engineering Dean Frank Doyle to Depart for Brown

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences leader to become provost to Brown

by John S. Rosenberg

Rising Risks with COVID Reinfection

Emerging evidence on severe complications

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s “Treehouse” in Allston

Unveiling a new conference center in Allston

by Jonathan Shaw

Diagnosing the “Skills Gap”

Educators and employers aren't collaborating well—and what to do about it

by Nancy Walecki

Report to Readers

The publisher and editor on changes in the magazine’s design—and its evolving service to readers in its 125th anniversary year

"A Very Intimate and Painful Reckoning"

Dean Claudine Gay on the Native American hair clippings in Harvard’s holdings

by Lydialyle Gibson

Hybrid Work’s Sweet Spot

A business school study finds hybrid workers generate more novel and useful information.

by Colleen Walsh

Admissions on Trial

The Supreme Court hears the Harvard and UNC admissions cases.

Black Ink—and Red

A huge budget surplus, but a down year for the endowment

by John S. Rosenberg

A Fitter FAS

The dean’s annual report, plus updates on the faculty and its finances

by John S. Rosenberg