University News

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

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The future of teaching

Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg

Breaking even in a bleak year?

Elements may be in place for the University’s financial recovery.

by Jonathan Shaw , John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs: Important University Updates

A large leap in the smallest science, decarbonization debates, admissions lawsuit

Brevia: Harvard News in Brief

New police leader, top teachers, and an excellent economist

Harvard Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists

For graduate studies that contributed to society

Graduates Head to the Other Cambridge

Four win scholarships for study in England.

President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting

Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?

A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”

by Juliet Isselbacher

Radcliffe Day: Gender Equity, Melinda French Gates

A panel on achieving gender equity, and a conversation with Radcliffe Medalist Melinda French Gates

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Harvard Election Results

Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.