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
Graduation, Socially Distanced
Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies
by John S. Rosenberg
The Coronavirus Campus
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond
by John S. Rosenberg
Addressing Climate Change
The University adopts a new goal for managing the endowment.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova , John S. Rosenberg
Study Finds “Cultural Gap” between Harvard Athletics and Academics
An agenda for a new athletic director—and for a wider emphasis on student fitness
by Jacob Sweet
Protesting, at Home and on the Streets
As demonstrations grow in the wake of George Floyd’s death, students mobilize against racism and police brutality
by Matteo Wong
Several Harvard Professional Schools Move Online for Fall
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
by John S. Rosenberg
The COVID-19 Commencement
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
by John S. Rosenberg , Jacob Sweet
Harvard’s Incredible Shrinking Executive-Education Programs
An acute casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic
by John S. Rosenberg
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
by Kristina DeMichele
Immunity to COVID-19
Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
by Jonathan Shaw