University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
From Jellyfish to Digital Hearts
How Harvard researchers are helping to build a virtual model of the human heart
College Admits 4.9 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2024
And the term bill exceeds $70,000 for the first time.
What Happens to Harvard’s Workers?
Harvard is expected to announce a decision by the end of this week about whether and how it can help subcontracted workers.
Harvard Financial Pressures Coronavirus Crisis
Barely a decade after the 2008 crisis and Great Recession, new challenges loom. An early assessment of the University’s strengths this time
Harvard President Bacow Coronavirus Positive
The president and his wife are in isolation.
Harvard College class remote learning
On taking a Harvard Gen Ed class remotely with William C. Kirby
Teaching Academic Honesty in CS50
In a paper aimed at fellow educators, David Malan reports on interventions designed to teach academic honesty in the wildly popular introductory computer science course he teaches at Harvard.
An Epidemiologist’s Call to Action
Epidemiologist Marc Lipstich outlines what the country must do swiftly, and what strategically.
Harvard Postpones Commencement
Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.
HBS Dean Nohria Stays on During Coronavirus Crisis
Nitin Nohria, scheduled to step down June 30, will remain dean through 2020.
Karen Dynan on the Coronavirus Recession
The severe economic fallout, in context