University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Experts Say For Investors and the Power Grid, AI Is Risky Business
At the Institute of Politics, economists warn that AI’s rapid expansion could strain energy infrastructure, inflate capital cycles, and expose investors to risk.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Future Plans
Post-pandemic, Harvard’s core faculty embraces new paradigms to adapt academically.
The Renovated Harvard Coop
Adapting to new conditions—but books are still a “core business”
SFFA Loses UNC Case Appealing Harvard Decision
The anti-affirmative action group continues to seek Supreme Court review of Harvard policies.
Harvard National Academy of Medicine Members
Newly elected members include a dozen Harvard faculty affiliates.
Harvard Mandates Vaccination
The University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect December 8.
Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion and University Operates at a Surplus
A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year
Committee Recommends a More Transparent Tenure Process
Group finds that tenure is not broken but can use improvements.
by Jacob Sweet
Reopening. . .Carefully
Resuming Harvard in residence, with continuing coronavirus cautions
Elevating Climate Issues
Bacow names economist James Stock to a new position, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability
“Decarcerating” America
A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”