University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
Harvard Commencement Virtual Again Ruth Simmons Speaker
The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.
Harvard Endowment Fossil-Fuel Holdings Net-Zero Progress
Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.
SFFA Supreme Court Appeal of Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.
Baking Sourdough Bread is a Survival Instinct
A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research
by Jacob Sweet
President Bacow joins leaders calling for immigration reform
President Bacow joins a chorus of leaders calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition
A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.
by Jacob Sweet
Allston Research Campus Takes Form
Tishman Speyer details the first phase of the “enterprise research campus”—and points to a doubling of the project’s ultimate size.
Online education at Harvard—a status report
Pandemic-driven virtual learning booms—and perhaps promises improved residential education, too.
Higher-profile Board of Overseers Election
Prospective candidates and their diverse views of Harvard’s future and the Board’s role
The Xfund’s liberal-arts entrepreneurs
The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.