University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
College Leaders Outline Overhaul Plan
A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Centennial Medalists
For graduate studies that contributed to society
Graduates Head to the Other Cambridge
Four win scholarships for study in England.
The New Overseers and HAA Elected Directors
Harvard Forward gains a fourth seat on the Board of Overseers.
2021 Harvard Medalists
Harvard alumni honored for extraordinary service to the University
Virtual Graduation 2.0
Harvard’s second, more expansive online graduation, with honorands and more
The 2021 Honorands
An honorable tradition resumes, virtually.
The Year That Was
Class spirit (the shirt), recyclable regalia, Zoom primal scream
The future of teaching
Pilot program points to the potential of hybrid instruction.
President Bacow and Kevin Young at Annual Alumni Meeting
Harvard holds its first virtual alumni association annual meeting—with a powerful guest speaker.
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”