University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

Oprah Winfrey 2013 Commencement speaker; also Geoffrey Canada, Jane Alexander

The media entrepreneur and talk-show host will deliver the afternoon address on May 30.

HSPH and the World Health Organization team up to challenge Big Tobacco globally

World experts team up for a two-day conference on tobacco control in developing countries.

HarvardX and edX leadership named

The administrative and faculty leaders reflect the multidisciplinary breadth of edX and HarvardX.

Robert Lue named Bok Center director at Harvard

The innovative life-sciences educator will continue to shape pedagogy in a new role.

Harvard College applications increase for class of 2017

Applications rise slightly more than 2 percent from last year.

Harvard's Faust, Dean Jay Harris speak to faculty about cheating investigation

Harvard leaders address College cheating investigation

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean, social investing

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean departs, social investing, multimillion-dollar gifts to universities, and more

Harvard governance reform updated and described by Harvard Corporation members

Three Fellows offer a briefing on the effects of reforming the University's senior governing board.

HarvardX, edX, and online teaching, learning expand

HarvardX, edX, and online teaching and learning proliferate.

Harvard College reports on cheating investigation

Harvard College imposes penalties severe following investigation of undergraduate academic misconduct