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

Commencement Confetti

A multitalented student, political zingers, a retiring Commencement directors, final-club ribbing, and more

Academic Allston, At Last

Amid an Allston building boom, the first new academic ties between Harvard Business School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

by John S. Rosenberg

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

University People

Currier House chiefs, Harvard College Professors, top teachers, and more

News Briefs

Final-club sanctions, a new Corporation member, medical conflicts of interest, MIT capital campaign, and improving student writing

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova , Aidan Langston

The Intellectual Clash Over Final Clubs

Faculty members debate final clubs and freedom of association. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Final Club Fallout

Harvardians react to social-club sanctions.

by Aidan Langston

College to Impose Sanctions on Final Club Members

Beginning fall 2017, final club members will be denied certain leadership roles and fellowships. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Class-Scheduling Conundrums

How to be One Harvard when the College expands to Allston

by John S. Rosenberg

Theater, Dance, and Media's "Next Act"

A concentration “400 years in the making,” and two semesters old

by Sophia Nguyen