University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
Musician esperanza spalding Departs Harvard
Professor of practice cites misalignment with Harvard's priorities
by Nancy Walecki
Ode to a Beloved Maestro
Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra alumni honor their late conductor, James Yannatos.
by Nancy Walecki
Arts and Sciences’ Post-Pandemic Prowess
A robust financial report sets the stage for strategic choices to come.
by John S. Rosenberg
The Faculty Resumes Growing
But the annual trends report shows surprising reliance on non-ladder faculty in the classroom, and continuing struggles with diversity.
by John S. Rosenberg
“We Will All Be Arguing”
Convocation and Morning Prayers messages about free speech and fruitful airing of differences
by Lydialyle Gibson , Jonathan Shaw
Science Surges
Fostering businesses within enginnering and applied sciences, Amazon’s quantum support, and changing concentrations
2022 Aloian Scholarship Winners
Enriching life in the Houses
Finishing Kick
President Bacow’s agenda during his last fall term
Will Global Democracy Survive?
Scholars on the current rise of fascism, domestically and abroad
by Nancy Walecki
Harvard Launches Science and Engineering Startup Program
The Grid will provide funding, mentoring, educational programming, and dedicated workspace to support startups from Harvard labs.
by Jonathan Shaw