University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
Adams House Renewal Begins
The four-year renewal of Adams will run far longer than any of the other House projects.
by Nina Pasquini
Bureau of Study Counsel, R.I.P.
The College overhauls academic counseling.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard Adopts Quantitative Reasoning, Studies Preregistration
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences enacts a full agenda of undergraduate academic and social policies.
by John S. Rosenberg
“Service Starts with Summer”
Harvard College’s down payment on universal student public service
by John S. Rosenberg
Divest Harvard Makes Case for Dropping Fossil Fuels
Students, faculty, and alumni urge the ditching of corporations linked to climate change.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Debating Diversity
Closing arguments in the admissions lawsuit, and affirmative action in broader context
by John S. Rosenberg
Coming to Terms with Sexual Harassment
Winthrop House tensions and government department concerns
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
ART to Allston and dual-degree decision
by John S. Rosenberg
“A Sense of Belonging”
A renovation to make Houghton Library “open to all”
by Jacob Sweet
Harvard Investigates Fencing Coach Over Transactions Involving Parent of a Prospect
Head fencing coach Peter Brand allegedly sold his Needham home to the father of a prospective fencer at an inflated price.
by Jonathan Shaw