University News

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

Stand-Up to Simmer Down

In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.

by Nina Pasquini

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Tidies Up Pandemic and Single-Gender Policies

Honors teaching excellence, and the memory of Nathan Glazer, in last regular meeting of the academic year

by John S. Rosenberg

Jeremy Lin to Speak at Harvard College Class Day

The former NBA star headlines the undergraduates’ virtual celebration May 26.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Pilots In-Person Teaching for the Fall Semester

Faculty of Arts and Sciences tests hybrid classrooms and other pandemic adaptations.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard College Announces Class of 2025 Admissions Decisions

Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants 

by Jacob Sweet

Scrubbing Supply Chains

Harvard leveraged construction of its new Science and Engineering Complex to remove harmful chemicals from building-materials supply chains.

by Jonathan Shaw

A Vision for Post-Pandemic Harvard

Taking stock of a pandemic year, President Bacow sketches how Harvard might change—and where it will not. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Commencement to Be Virtual Again

The 370th degree-conferral will be online for the second consecutive year—with Ruth Simmons as guest speaker.

by John S. Rosenberg

SFFA Asks Supreme Court to Review Harvard Admissions Lawsuit

As expected, the anti-affirmative-action advocate appeals after losing in lower court rounds.

by John S. Rosenberg

Unconventional Venture Capital

The Xfund helps young entrepreneurs launch companies and careers.

by Jonathan Shaw

Brevia

Adams House changing of rhe guard, Institute of Politics controversy, an avalanche of applications, and more