University News


A New Chapter for Harvard Arts

The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Allston Commercial Development Advances

Boston approves plan with more affordable housing from the developer and Harvard.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Presidential Search Begins

Initial outreach from the senior fellow Penny Pritzker and the search committee

by John S. Rosenberg

Stephanie Gil Helps Robots Work Better Together

Crafting algorithms to optimize search and rescue operations, delivery drones, and more

by Kristina DeMichele

The End of the Harvard Square Pit

Reconstruction of a local landmark begins soon.

by Jacob Sweet

Former Crimson Star Spearheads New Soccer League

Charles Altchek ’07 moves from the field to the front office.

by Isabel Mehta

Harvard's Black-Hole Debunker

Astrophysicist Kareem El-Badry challenges scientific mistakes.  

by Isabel Mehta

Public Health Messaging in a Pandemic

How much intervention is too much, or not enough, when addressing a politically and socially diverse population?

by Isabel Mehta

$200 Million Gift Underwrites Climate and Sustainability Institute

Vice provost James Stock to direct Harvard’s new Salata Institute  

by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw

Finding Harvard’s Next President

How the search for Lawrence S. Bacow’s successor might be structured

by John S. Rosenberg

President Lawrence S. Bacow to Step Down in 2023

Plans to conclude five-year Harvard presidency at the end of the coming academic year

by John S. Rosenberg