University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14

The Crimson stay unbeaten with a workmanlike win over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

The End of the Harvard Square Pit

Reconstruction of a local landmark begins soon.

by Jacob Sweet

Former Crimson Star Spearheads New Soccer League

Charles Altchek ’07 moves from the field to the front office.

by Isabel Mehta

Harvard's Black-Hole Debunker

Astrophysicist Kareem El-Badry challenges scientific mistakes.  

by Isabel Mehta

Public Health Messaging in a Pandemic

How much intervention is too much, or not enough, when addressing a politically and socially diverse population?

by Isabel Mehta

$200 Million Gift Underwrites Climate and Sustainability Institute

Vice provost James Stock to direct Harvard’s new Salata Institute  

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw

Finding Harvard’s Next President

How the search for Lawrence S. Bacow’s successor might be structured

by John S. Rosenberg

President Lawrence S. Bacow to Step Down in 2023

Plans to conclude five-year Harvard presidency at the end of the coming academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Views from the Top

President Bacow and Senior Fellow Lee on Harvard today

by John S. Rosenberg

Brevia

The EVP retires, new Overseers leaders, Stanford’s sustainability school, and more

“No Going Back to Normal”

Addressing the complexities of children’s mental health

by Jacob Sweet