University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Srikant M. Datar Appointed Harvard Business School Dean
The Dickinson professor of business administration succeeds Nitin Nohria.
by John S. Rosenberg
Fraught Fall
A semester conducted in the shadow of the coronavirus
by John S. Rosenberg
Admissions Lawsuit: Round Two
The First Circuit Court of Appeals will rule on a much-watched lawsuit that could determine the future of affirmative action.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Timely Recovery
The endowment increases to $41.9 billion, and Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on investments.
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
Racial justice efforts, “Lowell?” House, and more
Overseers’ Overhaul
A consequential change in the composition of and elections for the Board of Overseers
by John S. Rosenberg
Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D. ’89, and Emmanuelle Charpentier Share Chemistry Nobel
Recognized for developing genome-editing technique
by John S. Rosenberg
The Voter-Fraud Disinformation Campaign
A White House-led effort to recast public discourse
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Five Harvardians Win MacArthur Grants
Harvard faculty, alumni are among this year’s 21 winners
by Lydialyle Gibson
Harvard Endowment Valued at $41.9 Billion, Up 2.4 Percent
Harvard Management Company reports a 7.3 percent return on endowment investments.
by John S. Rosenberg