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Transformational gift from Penny Pritzker ’81 to spark new era for Harvard economics Gift to support new building and collaboration, connection in pursuit of solutions to global problems DateSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021
New vision for planning and design Purnima Kapur leads effort to strengthen campus connections DateSeptember 17, 2021September 22, 2021
Harvard Art Museums names new curator of American collection Ballard wants to inspire fresh looks at what pieces say about gender, culture, politics DateSeptember 14, 2021September 15, 2021
Harvard names vice provost for climate and sustainability James H. Stock to build on existing efforts, develop new initiatives to maximize global impact of University research DateSeptember 7, 2021September 10, 2021
Veteran biotech executive to run new center aimed at boosting cell and gene therapies Project renamed Landmark Bio, with construction in Watertown set to begin today DateJuly 29, 2021August 2, 2021
Innovative higher-ed IT veteran named new CIO Klara Jelinkova joins Harvard after stints at Rice, Duke, Chicago, and Wisconsin DateJuly 6, 2021July 7, 2021
Backing high-risk, high-reward Star-Friedman awards fund seven projects at Harvard DateJune 11, 2021June 16, 2021
New VP for human resources Manuel Cuevas-Trisán arrives from Northwestern University to succeed Marilyn Hausammann DateJune 2, 2021June 2, 2021
A welcome return Harvard details plans for full, in-person campus life for fall semester DateMay 25, 2021May 26, 2021
Forging ‘paths to creating impact together’ Incoming alumni president wants to catalyze connection — and action — within the HAA community DateMay 20, 2021August 11, 2021
Sally Falk Moore dies at 97 Celebrated for her kindness and as a giant in legal and political anthropology DateMay 14, 2021May 18, 2021
New dining services director brings focus on nutrition, sustainability, inclusion Smitha Haneef has wide-ranging experience in food and hospitality industry DateMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021
5 faculty members named Harvard College Professors Professors recognized for contributions to the culture of teaching at the University DateMay 11, 2021May 18, 2021
Wood becomes first woman to win $1M Waterman Award in math Recognized for contributions in number theory, algebraic geometry, topology DateMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021
Matthew Potts named Pusey Minister at Memorial Church Professor of religious studies and literature is also Episcopal minister DateMay 7, 2021May 26, 2021
Four Harvard faculty elected to NAS Selected in recognition of ‘distinguished and continuing achievements in original research’ DateMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Stantcheva honored by Carnegie Corporation Economics professor named fellow along with 25 others DateApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021
Victor Clay named new Harvard police chief Lengthy career also marked by commitment to community engagement, diversity, and inclusion DateApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021
Two named to lead Board of Overseers Helena Foulkes, Lindsay Chase-Lansdale to occupy senior posts DateApril 26, 2021May 13, 2021
10 join American Academy of Arts & Sciences The Academy announces its newest members DateApril 22, 2021May 2, 2021
Tindal named director of Harvard Museums of Science and Culture Leading educator takes role May 17 DateApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021
1,968 total accepted to the Class of 2025 as regular-decision letters go out Total applications up nearly 43% over last year DateApril 6, 2021April 6, 2021
Harvard plans full return to campus life Full-density residential living, in-person classes for College and GSAS this fall DateMarch 22, 2021March 24, 2021
Bloomberg Philanthropies & Harvard create new Bloomberg Center for Cities to support mayors $150M investment deepens commitment to bold city leadership DateMarch 2, 2021April 1, 2021
Ruth Simmons to deliver principal address at Harvard celebration for Class of 2021 Transformational university leader will address virtual ceremony DateFebruary 26, 2021March 3, 2021
Kennedy School mourns the passing of Gustave ‘Gus’ Hauser One of Harvard’s leading benefactors left an indelible imprint on HKS students DateFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Harvard economist Robert Glauber dies at 81 Helped analyze the ’87 stock market crash and resolve the savings and loan crisis DateFebruary 24, 2021
Gates recognized for his scholarship in the humanities American Academy of Arts & Sciences will present the prolific scholar with the Don M. Randel Award DateJanuary 27, 2021
