University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Harvard Undergraduates Discuss a Changing University

A student panel grapples—civilly—with shifting policies and differing opinions.

by Vivian W. Rong

Finding Harvard’s Voice

Danielle Allen’s educational vision

by Max J. Krupnick

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Speaks About AI at Harvard

OpenAI CEO on progress, safety, and policy

by Nina Pasquini

A New Chapter for Harvard Arts

The Office for the Arts turns 50, and its longtime director steps down.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard Lampoon Donates Historic Materials to University Archives

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

by Nina Pasquini

How are Harvard's Admissions Changing?

The class of 2028—plus admissions policy concerning diversity, standardized tests, and legacies

by John S. Rosenberg

Sasha the Harvard Police Dog

Sasha, the police dog of Harvard University

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard College Admits Class of 2028

A smaller undergraduate applicant cohort—the first since Supreme Court ended affirmative action 

by John S. Rosenberg

The Interim President’s Agenda

Alan Garber on campus speech, academics, and his other Harvard priorities

by John S. Rosenberg

Inside Harvard’s Taylor Swift Course

An English course pairs the music with Willa Cather, William Wordsworth, and Dolly Parton.

by Nina Pasquini

Talking about Talking

Fostering healthy disagreement

by Max J. Krupnick