University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Retains Winthrop Name
Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming
by Max J. Krupnick
Harvard College’s Honor Code
Legislation on undergraduate academic integrity adopted
The End of the “Course”?
Harvard rethinks how it counts classwork, amid evolving definitions of courses and teaching.
Public Health Fieldwork in Brazil
Students spend their January term immersed in experiential learning.
Harvard College Announces Admissions, Term Bill
Admissions rate 5.9 percent; term bill rises to $58,607
Harvard Releases Barron Report on Access to Electronic Communications
The task force recommends a University-wide, mission-focused policy.
An Unprecedented Gift for Undergraduate Financial Aid
Kenneth C. Griffin ’89 jump-starts a major Harvard College campaign goal.
The College’s New Dean
Rakesh Khurana, a scholar of leadership development and psychology, becomes Harvard College dean.
Hub of the (Undergraduate) Universe
Renovating the Inn at Harvard for student swing space as College House renewal scales up
A Harvard Honor Code?
The faculty discusses College academic conduct.
Harvard College Applications Level Off
After a period of strong growth, a plateau