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

Paul Barreira Appointed Head of Harvard Health Services

Mental-health specialist has been active in undergraduate care

Dunster House First to Be Fully Renovated

Lessons learned in renewing the smallest River House will guide a multidecade upgrade of undergraduate housing.

Faculty Finance Frustrations

In a fiscally constrained era, faculty-administration tensions arise.

Frank and Samberg Headline Harvard College Class Day 2012

Congressman and comedian entertain and advise graduating seniors

Harvard College Admission Yield Rises to 81 Percent

Highest rate in more than 40 years

Frank and Samberg to Speak on Class Day

Seniors will hear the congressman and the comedic actor on May 23.

Harvard Professors Recognized for Teaching and Advising

Faculty of Arts and Sciences confers its annual honors

Engineering New Engineering Degrees

Harvard develops two new courses of study.

College Issues New Alcohol Policy

Changes affect House formals and private parties

Harvard College Admissions Rate Falls to 5.9 Percent

Acceptances issued for class of 2016