University News

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

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faces a $350 Million Deficit

At a faculty meeting, Dean Hopi Hoekstra advocates for long-term, structural solutions.

by Joanna M Weiss

“We’re Better Than That!”

Carrie Moore’s first season coaching the women’s basketball team 

by David L. Tannenwald

Documenting Climate Change Deception

What fossil fuel interests knew about climate change, and when

by Jonathan Shaw

The Best Diets for Healthy Aging

New study suggests four dietary patterns support healthy aging.

by Nancy Walecki

College Admits 7.5 Percent of Early Applicants

The class of 2027 begins to take shape.

by Nancy Walecki

Claudine Gay Named Harvard’s Thirtieth President

Claudine Gay, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, to succeed Lawrence S. Bacow

by John S. Rosenberg

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