University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Yale Chief Will Lead Harvard Police Department

Anthony Campbell will take up his new post in January.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Fall Pandemic Uncertainties

In volatile circumstances, plans are upended and remade.  

by John S. Rosenberg

Blaschka Glass Sea Creatures Rendered in 3D

Complementary imaging techniques combine to create 3-D models that virtual visitors can examine from any angle.

by Matteo Wong

Board of Overseers Campaign Hotly Contested

Nearing the August 18 voting deadline, heated charges are leveled as petitioners seek divestment, governance changes. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard fall student and staff conditions

Who will be at Harvard when the academic year begins—and under what conditions

by John S. Rosenberg

Preview of Harvard fall term 2020

Campus constraints amid the coronavirus pandemic

by John S. Rosenberg

University People

Honored professors, new House heads, and more

New Harvard gift policy and more

A gift policy, and peer institutions’ new climate schools

by John S. Rosenberg

New diversity and inclusion officer and other Harvard news

New diversity and inclusion officer, new University Professor, and more

Harvard Magazine’s 2020-2021 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows

The 2020-2021 Ledecky Undergraduate Fellows

Re-naming Harvard’s Lowell House?

The faculty deans prompt a discussion.

by John S. Rosenberg