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
“Our Vote Counts”
A cross-cultural effort fosters civic engagement in activists’ own communities.
Admissions Lawsuit, Round Two
Appellate arguments are heard in a closely watched admissions case.
Harvard Governing Boards Change Overseers
Limits on election of petition candidates and other measures are adopted.
A Major Disparity in Massachusetts Criminal Justice
Harvard Law School researchers identify the mechanisms that lead to longer sentences for nonwhite defendants.
Harvard President Bacow Opening Message
President Bacow’s somber opening message for a challenging academic year—updated to include his Morning Prayers remarks
“Find Your Way to Heal This World”
A virtual Convocation for the College class of 2024
Harvard Announces Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Sheree Ohen appointed as inaugural associate dean
by Jacob Sweet
Michael Kremer Departs for the University of Chicago
Development economist pulls up roots.
Harvard Divestment Advocates Win Overseer Seats
Harvard Forward divestment advocates win three Board of Overseers seats—and other results from alumni voting.
Getty, Harvard Art Museums in Pandemic
Pandemic perspectives from the Getty and the Harvard Art Museums—and art’s role in refreshing “the dialogue with other human beings”