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
College Forms Working Group on Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Student Life—Updated
Dean Evelynn Hammonds wants to consider "a number of important questions about BGLT student experiences."
50 Years of Social Studies
The interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century of applying great thinkers' ideas to the problems of the world.
2014 Settles In
Freshmen are advised, “Embrace the awkward!"
"What makes learning possible"
Excerpts from President Faust's Baccalaureate address
“Panic” and “Friendship” at Phi Beta Kappa
Historian Natalie Zemon Davis speaks on "The Possibilities of Friendship." Also featuring poet D.A. Powell with a vivid new work. [video/audio]
Bye-bye, Blue Books?
Are final examinations on the way out at Harvard?
"Two Radically Different Worlds"
Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith presents his annual report.
Faculty Diversity Developments
The annual report of the Office of Faculty Development and Diversity shows gains for women, slow progress elsewhere
Systems Biological and Quantitative
Social scientist Gary King and systems biologist Marc W. Kirschner are named University Professors.
Gregorian Chants, "Fat Chance," Global Health, American Food
Harvard’s new undergraduate General Education curriculum takes shape.