University News

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

Harvard President Alan Garber Helps First-Years Move In

As a potential settlement with the Trump administration looms, Garber gets students settled. 

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard Overseer Prospects’ Views

Responses to Harvard Magazine’s questionnaire about the University’s challenges and opportunities—and Overseers’ role in leading the institution forward

by John S. Rosenberg

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik removed from IOP advisory committee

“Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis in evidence,” Harvard Kennedy School dean Doug Elmendorf wrote. 

Nominating Committee Overseer Candidates

Nominating committee slate announced, as Harvard Forward slate seeks petition signatures.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Cautions on Spring Classes

Administrators sound cautious note about on-campus learning amid the intensifying pandemic.

by John S. Rosenberg

Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester

Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance

by Jacob Sweet

Fast-spreading coronavirus variants raise concerns

Despite vaccines, Harvard scientists warn, more-transmissible variants make COVID-19 harder to control.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Magazine Writer Artist Prizes

Harvard Magazine’s annual recognition of distinguished writing and art

Bacow on Biden Agenda, Policing

Addressing international students, and rethinking community safety

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard reunions, alumni meeting to be virtual

The alumni association announces the inevitable.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard alumni elected to the 117th Congress

Four new House members boost the roster of alumni in Congress to 54.