University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Travel Ban for Harvard’s International Students
A longer-term decision is expected within a week.
Harvard president Drew Faust in perspective
Drew Faust’s presidency in perspective
Bill Gates talks with students
The Microsoft co-founder talked about his life as a philanthropist—and answered myriad student questions.
Harvard elects Lawrence Bacow president
Lawrence S. Bacow named Harvard’s twenty-ninth president
Fossil-fuel-free goal, shopping week RIP, and more
News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions
Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more
Development leader departs, undergraduate ed dean steps down, and more
How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed
How some colleges help first-generation and low-income students succeed
Public Health’s Past and Future
Michelle Williams, a year into her role as Public Health School dean
Derek Bok on reforming higher ed
Derek Bok and other scholars weigh in on improving universities and colleges—and why that’s hard to do.
Harvard President Faust stepping down 2018
An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.
Harvard online learning update
From HarvardX to the classroom, Harvard Medical teaching online, and more