University News

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

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

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. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

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

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Bacow Coronavirus Positive

The president and his wife are in isolation.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College class remote learning

On taking a Harvard Gen Ed class remotely with William C. Kirby

by John S. Rosenberg

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. 

by Jonathan Shaw

An Epidemiologist’s Call to Action

Epidemiologist Marc Lipstich outlines what the country must do swiftly, and what strategically.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Postpones Commencement

Harvard Commencement will be postponed, but degrees will be awarded virtually.

by John S. Rosenberg

HBS Dean Nohria Stays on During Coronavirus Crisis

Nitin Nohria, scheduled to step down June 30, will remain dean through 2020.

by John S. Rosenberg

Karen Dynan on the Coronavirus Recession

The severe economic fallout, in context

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Lizabeth Cohen Bancroft Prize

The urban historian is honored—for the second time.

by John S. Rosenberg