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

E-mail Encore

Fallout continues from review of deans’ messages during academic-misconduct investigation.

From Academic Misconduct to E-mail Investigation

Harvard administrators respond to allegations they secretly accessed teaching staff's e-mail accounts.

Oprah Winfrey Named Commencement Speaker

The media entrepreneur and talk-show host will deliver the afternoon address on May 30.

Robert Lue Named Bok Center Director

The innovative life-sciences educator will continue to shape pedagogy in a new role.

Harvard College Applications Increase

Applications rise slightly more than 2 percent from last year.

President Faust, Dean Harris Address Academic Misconduct

Harvard leaders address College cheating investigation

Brevia

Harvard news: Allston development, education dean departs, social investing, multimillion-dollar gifts to universities, and more

“We All Can Do Better”

Harvard College imposes penalties severe following investigation of undergraduate academic misconduct

Harvard College Reports on Cheating Inquiry

Three-quarters of students investigated were required to withdraw or placed on probation

Harvard College Early Admissions Soar

More applicants seek, and are granted, early-action admissions decisions.