University News

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

Columbia player is tackled from behind by a Harvard defender during a play.

Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14

The Crimson stay unbeaten with a workmanlike win over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

Photograph of Bridget Terry Long, dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education

Harvard’s new education master’s program

Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.

by John S. Rosenberg

Interior photograph of Harvard COOP main floor renovation

Renovation and consolidation at Harvard COOP

Renovation and consolidation at a Harvard Square institution

Photograph of Ruth J. Simmons, Harvard’s virtual graduation speaker in May

Harvard’s COVID-19 spring and fall outlook

The spring semester, coronavirus KO’s in-person Commencement, and fall prospects

by John S. Rosenberg

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Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

William "Bill" Kristol

A Failed Peaceful Transfer of Presidential Power

Bill Kristol discusses the future of the Republican Party and the survival of American constitutional democracy. 

by Jonathan Shaw

A photograph of the entrance to Loeb House, where Harvard’s governing boards meet.

Harvard Overseer Balloting Begins

The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.

by John S. Rosenberg

Martin Nowak Sanctioned for Jeffrey Epstein Involvement

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences announces disciplinary actions.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The homepage of the nonprofit Potential Energy Coalition, showing a blue circle superimposed on a black-and-white photograph of the ocean

Making Voters Care About Climate Change

A professor and a marketing professional try a new tack in climate-change communications.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard shield superimposed on image of Widener Library, a symbol of returning to operations

Harvard Return to Campus August 2

The University announces a date for faculty and staff members to return, in anticipation of fall residential operations.

by John S. Rosenberg

The main atrium in Harvard's new Science and Engineering Complex

LEED Platinum and ILFI recognition for Science and Engineering Complex

Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.

by Jonathan Shaw