University News

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

Harvard, Government Present Arguments in Funding Case

Judge questions relationship between antisemitism charges and grant cancellations.

by Tamara Evdokimova

University People

FAS dean to step down, John Lewis to speak at Commencement, Hillary Clinton at Radcliffe, and more

News Briefs

News briefs, from green-energy goals and a move to course preregistration to final-club final sanctions

by John S. Rosenberg , Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard College to Merge Freshmen, Student Life Offices

A change meant to unify the four-year undergraduate experience 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard College Admits 4.6 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2022

Low-income students make up a record 20.3 percent of admits. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

$10 Million for a More Inclusive Faculty

And other recommendations for diversity at Harvard

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Cost of Attendance Will Increase 3 Percent in 2018-19

The cost of attendance will be $67,580 next year, up from $65,609 this year. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

“Good Trouble”

Students from Parkland, Florida, speak on gun violence. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

FAS Dean Michael D. Smith to Step Down

Incoming president Lawrence S. Bacow will name his successor. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Emma Dench Named Harvard GSAS Dean

Interim leader of the graduate school now succeeds Xiao-Li Meng.

by John S. Rosenberg

Hillary Clinton to Receive Radcliffe Medal

The ceremony will take place during Commencement week on May 25.

by Oset Babür