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.
Harvard Admits 8.7 Percent of Undergraduate Early Applicants
The College class of 2028 begins to form in a new admissions era.
Harvard President Claudine Gay Testifies Before Congress
On antisemitism, “I have sought to confront hate while preserving free expression.”
Bearing Witness to Terrorism
Harvard Chabad, IDF, and Bill Ackman screen October 7 Hamas footage
Harvard Responds to Violence in Israel
As war in the Middle East rages, a war of words is fought at Harvard.
Alumnus Moungi Bawendi Shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Chemist revolutionized production process of quantum dots
Performing for the President
A musical and poetic “prelude” to Claudine Gay’s installation festivities
A “Romper Room” Diploma
President Claudine Gay’s first semester-opening Morning Prayers
Convocation 2023: The New Crew
Welcoming the class of 2027—and several first-year Harvard leaders
Embracing AI
The dawn of the virtual teaching fellow
After Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court upends admissions.