University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
In Sermon, Garber Urges Harvard Community to ‘Defend and Protect’ Institutions
Harvard’s president uses traditional Memorial Church address to encourage divergent views.
Harvard professional schools move online, endowment distribution decreased
…and the endowment distribution is decreased, as the College completes its plans.
Harvard commencement degree conferral
During the pandemic, a downsized, online degree-conferral—and stern words about the war on free expression and Veritas
Harvard Executive-Education Losses
An acute casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic
Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows
During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.
Immunity to COVID-19 Appears Feasible
Tests in macaques show robust protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus induced by either vaccines or natural infection.
Harvard Law Offers Zero-L Free Nationwide
An online orientation encourages enrollment at an anxious moment for students—and universities.
Nearly Half of Early COVID-19 Transmission Was Work-related
Nearly half of early COVID-19 transmission was work-related—a cautionary note as the economy reopens.
Her Campus Pulls Off “Epic” Virtual Graduation
“I’m Still Graduating” celebrates the class of 2020 around the world.
The 2020 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association recognizes three individuals for their extraordinary service to the University.
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.”