University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard’s New Online Orientation Emphasizes Intellectual Paths
A summer course for first-years focuses on academic success, diverse viewpoints.
edX Exit
Harvard and MIT sell to a for-profit company, and pursue their mission with a new model.
Harvard and MIT to Sell edX for $800 million
Proceeds from the transaction will fund a nonprofit dedicated to addressing educational inequities.
Harvard’s new education master’s program
Harvard Graduate School of Education introduces core courses and a restructured professional curriculum.
A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard
Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not.
Online education at Harvard—a status report
Pandemic-driven virtual learning booms—and perhaps promises improved residential education, too.
Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference 2020
The Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching conference considers classroom inclusion and equity.
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Nancy Coleman Dean Harvard Continuing Education
A new leader for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ large extension operation
Choices challenges facing Harvard approaching fall
The choices and challenges facing the University and the Harvard community
Harvard fall coronavirus decisions
The factors influencing the fall semester—and beyond