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
College Admits 13.4 Percent of Early-Action Applicants
More women in science, and a steady increase in Asian-American admits
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Admissions on Trial
The lawsuit that could determine the fate of affirmative action
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Single-Gender Groups Sue Harvard
Two lawsuits allege the College’s sanctions policy constitutes sex-based discrimination.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions Make Opening Arguments
First day of trial for the case that could restrict affirmative action in college admissions
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
“Making Mountains As We Run”
The U.S. Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda S.C. Gorman ’20, practices her art in honor of President Bacow’s inauguration.
Learning About Teaching Now
Lessons old and new at the annual Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference
by John S. Rosenberg
Litigating Admissions
New filings in a lawsuit against Harvard over admissions allege discrimination against Asian-Americans.
by Brandon J. Dixon
Thinking about Space
Design courses enlarge the College curriculum.
by Lily Scherlis
21,000 Hours
President Larry Bacow’s first Freshman Convocation
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
First-Gen Orientation
Harvard’s inaugural pre-orientation program for low-income freshmen
by Marina N. Bolotnikova