Arts Befriending ‘Clarissa’ during lockdown Very long, even for academic book club, but themes of morality, isolation resonated
Health The positive effects of optimism Study finds a host of health benefits accompany an optimistic attitude
Health Let there be light Study led by Mass. General suggests light therapy is safe and may help patients with moderate brain injury
Catherine Dulac wins Breakthrough Prize for Life Sciences Rewarded for neural study of parenting behavior that reoriented field DateSeptember 10, 2020September 10, 2020
Harvard partners with national labs on quantum computing Energy Department creates 5 science research centers in field, 3 with Harvard groups DateSeptember 2, 2020September 3, 2020
National Science Foundation awards $20M to launch artificial-intelligence institute Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Tufts to explore use of AI in fundamental physics DateAugust 26, 2020August 26, 2020
Sheree Ohen named first FAS associate dean of diversity, inclusion, and belonging Higher education leader starts tenure next month DateAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020
New Overseers, Alumni Association directors elected Five alumni join Board of Overseers, six elected directors of HAA DateAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020
Annette Gordon-Reed named University Professor Renowned historian, Pulitzer winner, receives highest Harvard faculty honor DateJuly 28, 2020
Leading Harvard economist Emmanuel Farhi dies at 41 Former adviser to French prime minister known for his brilliance and kindness DateJuly 27, 2020July 29, 2020
Improving emotional wellness for students Task force offers 8 recommendations for Harvard as issues rise nationally DateJuly 23, 2020July 23, 2020
Investing in a sustainable future Climate Change Solutions Fund grants bet on new ideas for the next generation DateJuly 15, 2020July 16, 2020
Breaking barriers Deborah Washington Brown, the first Black woman to earn an applied math Ph.D. at Harvard, passed away June 5 DateJune 24, 2020June 25, 2020
Sherri Ann Charleston named chief diversity and inclusion officer Diversity and higher ed expert joins Harvard from UW-Madison DateJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020
Nancy Coleman named new dean for Division of Continuing Education Will succeed Huntington D. Lambert, effective next month DateJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020
College names new faculty deans for five Houses Taking the helm at Eliot, Winthrop, Kirkland, Quincy, and Cabot DateJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020
Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy Colleagues, students, and friends detail Alberto Alesina’s far-reaching scholarly influence and his unassuming warmth and humor DateMay 27, 2020May 28, 2020
Nine faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences Recognized for their 'distinguished and continuing achievements in original research' DateMay 14, 2020
$16.5 million awarded to projects to fight COVID MassCPR collaboration funds plans with promise to help in a year DateMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Erin McDermott named athletic director Massachusetts native brings Ivy principles to lead program into future DateMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Colson Whitehead ’91 wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction Novelist joins William Faulkner, John Updike, and Booth Tarkington as the fourth to garner the award twice DateMay 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Five faculty members named Harvard College Professors Bertoldi, Carpio, Extavour, Jones, and Robson honored for their work as teachers and mentors DateMay 5, 2020May 6, 2020
Two named to lead Overseers Martin Chávez and Beth Karlan to occupy senior posts DateMay 1, 2020April 29, 2020
Respected teacher and administrator Richard M. Hunt dies at 93 Longtime social studies faculty member and University Marshal wrote the book on the storied history of Harvard DateApril 29, 2020April 30, 2020
New members of the American Academy Arts & Sciences announced 276 accomplished individuals, one shared honor DateApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020
New dean for School of Dental Medicine Alumnus William Giannobile coming from University of Michigan School of Dentistry DateApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020
New committee to advise Bacow on sustainability goals Members see pressing need to act now on climate change DateApril 20, 2020April 21, 2020
A new name for the Semitic Museum Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East more 'accurately reflects the diversity of the collection' DateApril 15, 2020April 20, 2020
SEAS moves opening of Science and Engineering Complex to spring semester ’21 Coronavirus safety stoppages push back debut of Allston building DateApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020
Graduate School of Design's dean diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Whiting plans to take ‘partial step back’ from leadership responsibilities while undergoing treatment DateApril 6, 2020April 7, 2020
Harvard board elections moved to summer in response to virus disruptions Governing boards delay 2020 Overseer and Alumni Association elected director elections until July DateMarch 31, 2020April 1, 2020
An option to serve in COVID-19 fight Graduating med students given early degree chance to help in hospitals DateMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020
1,980 accepted to the Class of 2024 Letters for regular-action decisions sent out DateMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020
