University News

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

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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.

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

Could the reproduction number of SARS-CoV-2 be double early estimates?

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

Harvard Faculty Meet Remotely on Teaching, Finances

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

Executive vice president Katie Lapp details losses from research funding and executive education.

by John S. Rosenberg

Colson Whitehead '91 wins 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

The Nickel Boys wins the 2020 prize for fiction.

Harvard Report Jeffrey Epstein Gifts

President Bacow advises the community on the Office of General Counsel findings; professor put on administrative leave pending further review.

by John S. Rosenberg