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
Joe Biden Will Be Class Day Speaker
The former vice president will address graduating seniors on May 24.
Social-Club Saga
The College’s social-club sanctions remain highly controversial.
by John S. Rosenberg , Jonathan Shaw
Harvard’s Class Gap
The chasm between elite academia and working-class Americans—and how to bridge it
by Richard D. Kahl...
New Schedule, New Math
The College adopts a new class schedule, and renews the quantitative requirement with a nod toward data science.
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard College Admits 5.2 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2021
The admission rate decreased, barely, to 5.20 percent, from last year’s 5.22 percent.
Harvard Dives Into Data Science
Unveiling a University research initiative
by Jonathan Shaw
Oath Update
Still more developments in the College’s winding path toward changing single-gender social clubs
by John S. Rosenberg
Objecting to Student Oaths
A new challenge to College sanctions on single-gender social clubs
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard College’s Cross-Charles Classes
A tradition transformed, to prepare for undergraduate education across the river.
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
The Law School dean steps down, graduate-student union balloting, divestment, and more