University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14

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

by Dick Friedman

Reckoning with Repair

An update on the presidential initiative on Harvard and the legacy of slavery

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard

Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard COOP’s Major Makeover

Sweeping renovations and consolidation are under way.

by Kristina DeMichele

The Crisis in Civic Education

A U.S. Department of Education-funded study, coauthored by Danielle Allen, calls for urgent reinvestment in civic education.

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

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.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Fossil-Fuel Holdings Net-Zero Progress

Harvard Management Company issues its first report on the “net-zero” greenhouse-gas emissions goal.

by John S. Rosenberg

SFFA Supreme Court Appeal of Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Ivy League Cancels Spring Competition

A fourth consecutive season is shuttered.

by Jacob Sweet