University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
At Harvard, Mitt Romney Warns Against ‘Authoritarian’ Presidential Power
The former senator touched on polarization, tech governance, and diplomacy during a conversation at the Institute of Politics.
Celebrating the Classes of ’20 and ’21
The coronavirus short-circuited their Commencement. Harvard plans a do-over.
After the Pandemic’s Peak
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future.
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