University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Symposium Tackles 400 Years of Homelessness in America
Professors explore the history of homelessness in the U.S., from colonial poor laws to today’s housing crisis
Seeing Allston Whole
Residents seek a more comprehensive vision and plan for Harvard’s development aspirations.
A Surge on Top of a Surge
Rising cases on campus—and in communities worldwide
Harvard Forward Won’t Contest 2022 Overseers’ Election
A “pause” after winning four seats in recent elections
Harvard Articulates Principles for “Denaming”
Faust-led committee addresses building and professorship naming decisions “profoundly antithetical” to present values.
The Saving Glut of the Rich
High savings rates among the wealthiest U.S. earners may represent a macroeconomic risk
On Firmer Footing
Robust financial results despite the pandemic, and historic endowment returns
The Faculty Faces Its Future
Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements
News Briefs
Legacies challenged, campus sustainability, affirmative-action litigation, and honored scientists
Brevia
No more Harvard Teacher Fellows, universities and slavery, and more
Chan Zuckerberg Commits $500 Million to Harvard Neuroscience and AI Institute
A 15-year investment in biomedical and applied science research