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
Coming to Terms with Harvard’s History
President Faust at Morning Prayers
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2016: “I Urge You to Be Idealists”
“Talk a lot, listen even more,” Faust urged first-years. “And listen generously, so that others may take risks, too.”
Happy New (Academic) Year
Harvard bestirs itself for the fall term.
by John S. Rosenberg
House Renewal Gains and Challenges
Three projects in, some physical and financial assessments
by John S. Rosenberg
Brevia
Chao Center, a Law School alumnus as vice-presidential nominee, sexual-assault lexicon, Gen Ed transition, and more
News Briefs
Continuing challenges to undergraduate-admissions policies, and diversifying faculties
by John S. Rosenberg
Pranks in Pusey Library
A retrospective on the Lampoon’s 140 years of mischief
by Aidan Langston
A Pianist on the World Stage
Aristo Sham ’19 takes first place at the New York International Piano Competition.
by Aidan Langston
Katherine O’Dair to Replace Stephen Lassonde as Dean of Students
O’Dair will begin as the new dean of students in August.
The Art and Science of Class Scheduling
How to improve class scheduling—now, and when College classes cross the Charles River for the new engineering complex in Allston.
by John S. Rosenberg