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

Harvard Cheating Inquiry: Faust, Smith, Harris Remarks

The president and deans discuss the College's academic-integrity challenges in a Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting.

Sophomore Class Acquires Its Color

A Harvard tradition of passing colors down from graduating seniors to rising sophomores is revived.

The Freshmen Convene

The Harvard College class of 2016 celebrates convocation with addresses by deans and President Drew Faust

New Semester, New Minister, New Questions

President Faust welcomes new Pusey Minister Jonathan L. Walton to Harvard’s Memorial Church.

Harvard College Investigates Student Academic Misconduct

More than 100 undergraduates are under investigation for exam collaboration or plagiarism.

Shepherds, Take Heart!

How Bill Marden got into Harvard and fulfilled the language requirement.

Designating Dunster

Dunster House will get the first makeover as part of a project to renovate Harvard's Houses. Students will take up temporary residence at the Inn at Harvard.

Brevia

Harvard's largest solar installation, edX develops, Drew Faust’s research becomes a TV program, the Gilgamesh sculpture, and more

Women’s Rugby Becomes Harvard’s 42nd Varsity Sport

Strong club team begins varsity play in 2013-2014

“Outside the Harvard Bubble”

A new College program lets students experience European answers to the challenges of the modern world.