University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Three Harvard Alumni and a Former Postdoc Named MacArthur Fellows
A labor economist, an organic chemist, a physicist, and a memory researcher were honored with 2026 “genius” grants.
On Public Notice
Column’s innovations support journalism, and an informed citizenry.
Katori Hall Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The Hot Wing King wins the 2021 prize for drama.
Gary Urton Stripped of Emeritus Status
An investigation finds the former anthropology professor “engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct and abused power,” among other violations of institutional policies and values
Contending with Long Covid
Some patients experience lingering and debilitating symptoms after COVID-19.
Harvard Art Museums names a new curator
Horace D. Ballard will direct American art collections at the museums.
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.