University News


Claudine Gay in First Post-Presidency Appearance

At Morning Prayers, speaks of resilience and the unknown

by Max J. Krupnick

“Decarcerating” America

A Law School institute facilitates change “from the ground up.”

by Nancy Walecki

"To Repair This Imperfect World"

Harvard teaching and learning conference on educating for a global, changed society

Seven Harvard Affiliates Named HHMI Investigators

The designation comes with $9 million in research support

by Jonathan Shaw

Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Economics Facility

Landmark support for an eminently strong department

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s Endowment Outlook—Updated

How far is up in a year of robust investment returns? The University of Virginia’s report is suggestive.

by John S. Rosenberg

Home Among Strangers

A recent graduate visits Harvard during a semi-normal semester

by Meena Venkataramanan

President Bacow Reviews Harvard Climate Actions

A summary of current work—and an important new appointment

by Jonathan Shaw

A Gene Therapy Breakthrough

A uniquely interdisciplinary lab has developed a new technique to deliver targeted gene therapies.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Art Museums To Require Vaccination or Negative COVID Test

The announcement comes amid a spike in cases on campus and an increase in testing frequency. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

A Harvard “As Humane as It Is Humbling”: Morning Prayers

In Memorial Church, and at other opening-days exercises, President Bacow encourages the community to “excel in small moments.”

by John S. Rosenberg