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 Admissions Rate Falls to 5.9 Percent
Acceptances issued for class of 2016
Harvard College Term Bill Rises 3.5 Percent to $54,496
Financial aid also rises.
Quincy House Renovations on View
View images of mock-ups of the new room layouts.
Dean of Student Life Departs
Suzy Nelson will become dean of the college at Colgate University.
Harvard College Applications Level Off
A 2 percent decline follows years of growth.
Harvard College Admits 772 Early Applicants
As early action resumes, 4,231 applied to College class of 2016.
Next Harvard House Renovation: McKinlock Hall
Original Leverett House structure slated for work in 2013-2014
College Reports 4,245 Early-Action Applicants
First admissions season since early action reinstated
Arts and Sciences Annual Report
Dean Michael D. Smith presents his draft annual report: budget, faculty growth, and more
Financial Aid Refigured
The College redistributes aid among lower- and higher-income undergraduates, and introduces a new family financial-planning tool.