University News

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

From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts

How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart

by Olivia Farrar

Inducing immunity to cancer

An implantable cancer vaccine shows promise in training the immune system to attack tumors.

by Erin O’Donnell

Asset bubbles and credit growth precede financial crises.

Contrary to expert belief, some financial crises can be predicted—and perhaps averted.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex

A new center for engineering and applied sciences—finally

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard’s annual financial report

The pandemic—and prospects for the University and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Juniors Seniors Back to Campus Spring Semester

After a successful fall term, but with coronavirus protocols still in place, an attempt to accommodate more undergraduates in residence

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Forward New Overseer Slate

Three aspirants for election to the Board of Overseers, under its new rules limiting petition candidates 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Business School Halts Hybrid Classes

Surging coronavirus cases force move to all-remote instruction.

by John S. Rosenberg

Paul Farmer on the West Africa Ebola Epidemic

The 2014 epidemic was rooted in centuries of exploitation and war, Paul Farmer argues.

by Jonathan Shaw

Ivy League Cancels Winter Season

The pandemic continues to affect athletics. 

by Jacob Sweet

Most Harvard Staff Will Be Remote through June 30

And other changes to Harvard’s COVID-19 workforce policies

by Marina N. Bolotnikova