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.
Comic actress Amy Poehler to speak at Harvard College Class Day 2011
The comic actress's credits include Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live.
Harvard College admissions rate falls to just over 6 percent for class of 2015
The College offers admission to 2,158 out of nearly 35,000 applicants.
Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases
Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.
"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation
A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.
Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning
New summer research programs unveiled for undergraduates
Opportunities to explore social sciences across the disciplines, and business-oriented subjects
Undergraduate House renovation progresses at Harvard
“Old Quincy” renovation will test designs and construction for comprehensive modernization of undergraduate residences.
Almost 35,000 applicants for Harvard College class of 2015
The number of applicants for the College class of 2015 is almost 15 percent higher than last year's.
Peter Marsden named dean for social sciences
The sociologist oversees a large Arts and Sciences division.
Harvard arts and sciences looks ahead
Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean Michael D. Smith looks beyond financial constraints to academic priorities, from better teaching to renovated undergraduate Houses.