University News

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

Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Columbia 14

The Crimson stay unbeaten with a workmanlike win over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

Balancing Mental Health and COVID Safety

Students urge closer attention to care on campus this fall. 

by Matteo Wong

First-Year International Students Won't Be Allowed on Campus This Fall

Federal visa restrictions will prevent freshman international students from living in the United States. 

Harvard Top Earners

The annual report details administrators’ and endowment investment managers’ compensation.

by Jonathan Shaw

Ivy League Announces No Sports in Fall

The league becomes first in Division I to scrap fall competition.

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard MIT Sue U.S. Government Over International Students Directive

Attack U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Allows 40 Percent of Undergraduates Return Fall Semester

Freshmen and others on campus this fall, seniors in spring; plus calendar changes, no change in cost of attendance, and other details released

by John S. Rosenberg

Much Bigger Than the Police

A Radcliffe Institute panel examines the protest movement against police violence and structural racism.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Risky Lending in Flood Zones

To protect against rising seas, local lenders are selling off risky mortgages.

by Bennett McIntosh

Harvard Single-Gender Club Rules Rescinded

Facing legal challenges, the University does away with its controversial regulations on final clubs, fraternities, and sororities.

by John S. Rosenberg

College Yield Drops 3 Percent Since COVID-19

Some students have deferred their enrollment to next year. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova