University News

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

Yale Chief Will Lead Harvard Police Department

Anthony Campbell will take up his new post in January.

by Jonathan Shaw

News Briefs

Legacies challenged, campus sustainability, affirmative-action litigation, and honored scientists

by John S. Rosenberg

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

by Jonathan Shaw

Curating a More Diverse Campus Environment

A report and recommendations, from the FAS task force on signage and visual culture issues 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Moderna’s Vaccine More Effective than Pfizer’s

A head-to-head comparison in 440,000 vaccinated veterans finds Moderna’s vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s at preventing a range of COVID-19 outcomes.

by Jonathan Shaw

Celebrating the Classes of ’20 and ’21

The coronavirus short-circuited their Commencement. Harvard plans a do-over.

by John S. Rosenberg

After the Pandemic’s Peak

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Arts and Sciences Future Plans

Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.

by John S. Rosenberg

The Renovated Harvard Coop

Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”

by Kristina DeMichele

SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision

The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.

by John S. Rosenberg