University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
International Scholars and Students Targeted—Again
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces fresh investigation into Harvard’s participation in the Exchange Visitor Program.
by Jonathan Shaw
Brevia
New diversity and inclusion officer, new University Professor, and more
New Fellows
The 2020-2021 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows
Re-naming Lowell House?
The faculty deans prompt a discussion.
by John S. Rosenberg
Failing the Coronavirus-Testing Test
Michael Mina maintains a new testing regimen could end the COVID-19 pandemic—in three weeks.
by Jonathan Shaw
Balancing Mental Health and COVID Safety
Students urge closer attention to care on campus this fall.
by Matteo Wong
First-Year International Students Won't Be Allowed on Campus This Fall
Federal visa restrictions will prevent freshman international students from living in the United States.
Harvard Discloses Top Earners
The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.
by Jonathan Shaw
Ivy League Announces No Sports in Fall
The league becomes first in Division I to scrap fall competition.
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard and MIT Sue to Overturn Order Banning International Students from Online Learning in Residence
Attack U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard College to Accommodate 40 Percent of Students Each Semester
Freshmen and others on campus this fall, seniors in spring; plus calendar changes, no change in cost of attendance, and other details released
by John S. Rosenberg