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
Harvard Law Offers Pre-matriculation Material Free Nationwide
An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.
by John S. Rosenberg
Pandemic in the Workplace
Nearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
by Jonathan Shaw
Her Campus Pulls Off “Epic” Virtual Graduation
“I’m Still Graduating” celebrates the class of 2020 around the world.
by Kristina DeMichele
The 2020 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
by Nell Porter-Brown
COVID-19 and the Graduate Student Union
“When times are tough, there comes to be this real question of who is forced to bear the cost.”
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
COVID-19 May Be Much More Contagious Than We Thought
A critical scientific question that bears on policies for fighting the pandemic
by Jonathan Shaw
Erin McDermott Announced as Harvard’s First Woman Athletic Director
McDermott will join Harvard from the University of Chicago July 1.
by Jacob Sweet
A Faculty Meeting “Unlike Any Other”
The last regular Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting of the year, convened remotely, addresses teaching, finances, and climate change.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Projects $750-Million Revenue Shortfall in Next Academic Year
Executive vice president Katie Lapp details losses from research funding and executive education.
by John S. Rosenberg
A Second Pulitzer for Colson Whitehead
The Nickel Boys wins the 2020 prize for fiction.