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
Continuity and Change
Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president
by John S. Rosenberg
News Briefs
News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions
by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova
Advanced Standing Reduced
Course credit toward fast-tracking the A.B. is eliminated.
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
First-Gen policies, Smith Center services, and more University news
Harvard Commencement 2018
Speakers, ceremonies, and celebrations
Harvard College to Merge Freshmen, Student Life Offices
A change meant to unify the four-year undergraduate experience
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Harvard College Admits 4.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2022
Low-income students make up a record 20.3 percent of admits.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Cost of Attendance Will Increase 3 Percent in 2018-19
The cost of attendance will be $67,580 next year, up from $65,609 this year.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Shopping Week R.I.P.?
…and other matters—final clubs, housing, and Farish Jenkins—before the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
by John S. Rosenberg
Enforcing Social-Club Sanctions Won’t Require Oaths
Harvard College spells out how its new policy will be enforced.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova