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

The State of Harvard’s Arts and Sciences

The dean’s annual report, and other business, after a year of upheaval

by John S. Rosenberg

Smooth Start

Exhortations to civil discourse, training in how to talk together—and plenty of new campus rules

by John S. Rosenberg

Arts and Sciences: Aspirations and Anxieties

Harvard faculty’s first meeting focuses on speech, governance, AI, and other concerns.

by John S. Rosenberg

Antisemitism on Campus—And Beyond

Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance’s summit

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Class of 2028 Demographics Disclosed

A decline in African American enrollment after the Supreme Court ruling

by John S. Rosenberg

Admissions after Affirmative Action

The composition of colleges’ incoming class after the Supreme Court ruling

by John S. Rosenberg

Convocation 2024: The New Crew Redux

Welcoming the class of 2028 to a challenged Harvard

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Reiterates Campus Rules

As fall semester begins, the University executive vice president underscores the limits to protest.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Rakesh Khurana To Step Down

The College dean will retire next June.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Alan Garber’s Opening Words

Harvard president welcomes students, foresees conflict in the year ahead.

by Lydialyle Gibson