University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
Engaging with “Inclusion” at Harvard
President Faust’s task force hosts a University-wide discussion on April 5.
by Oset Babür
Harvard College Admits 5.2 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2021
The admission rate decreased, barely, to 5.20 percent, from last year’s 5.22 percent.
Ashton Carter to Harvard Kennedy School
The former U.S. Secretary of Defense rejoins the faculty in a new role.
Harvard plans significant data science institute
Unveiling a University research initiative
We’ve Heard All about Fake News—Now What?
The Berkman Klein Center hosts a panel on concrete tools to combat fake news.
by Oset Babür
Harvard social club sanctions update
Still more developments in the College’s winding path toward changing single-gender social clubs
Harvard PBK literary exercises will feature Sherry Turkle and Mark Doty
Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa ceremony kicks off Commencement week on May 23.
Harvard President Drew Faust Vietnam
Drew Faust, in Ho Chi Minh City, on the Civil War and the Vietnam War
Graduate Student Union Challenges
Harvard and the union disagree over whether more than 300 ballots should be counted.
Challenge to Harvard social-club oaths
A new challenge to College sanctions on single-gender social clubs