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

University People

Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more

Brevia

Grad-student unionization, sexual assault, and more

Final-club Finality

The Corporation decides.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Allston development, advanced standing, Medical School monies

by John S. Rosenberg

New Grad Student Union Election Will Be April 18-19

The election will replace the results of the unionization election that took place in November 2016. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

DACA Deferred

Immigration issues in the Harvard community

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard College Delays General-Education Curriculum

A surprising change in plans to revise the College course of study

by John S. Rosenberg

Hasty Pudding Announces 2018 Man and Woman of the Year

Mila Kunis and Paul Rudd will be receive their awards on January 25 and February 2, respectively.

by Oset Babür

College Admits 14.5 Percent of Early-Action Applicants

The admissions office reports a slight increase in first-generation admits. 

University People

The dean of freshmen departs, Rhodes and Marshall scholars, and more