University News

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

Sign of the Times: Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig Will Play for TCU

Out of eligibility for the Crimson, the star entered the transfer portal.  

by Dick Friedman

Harvard College reinstates early action, announces tuition, aid increases

Along with the policy change, the College announced increases in tuition and financial aid for the upcoming year.

Roundup of recent Harvard news

University Professorship for Paul Farmer, ROTC after DADT, admissions angst, a higher-education update, and other University news

"Old Quincy" rehab a trial run for Harvard Houses' renovation

A plan is in hand to rehab "Old Quincy" as a trial run.

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences refocuses on its educational mission

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith and his colleagues refocus on their educational mission.

Helen Shenton named executive director of Harvard Library

Helen Shenton and a new University-wide management will reshape the libraries for the digital future.

Harvard provost Steven E. Hyman to step down

University provost Steven E. Hyman prepares to step down.

Arts and sciences faculty discuss effective approaches to teaching and learning

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences convenes professors to talk about activity-based learning

Harvard's congressional contingent loses its lone woman, Jane Harman

The departure of Jane Harman, J.D. '69, returns the Harvard contingent's total to 31.

Harvard grad Molly Swenson an "American Idol" contender

Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.

Scientists confirm Vladimir Nabokov's theory about butterfly migration

Harvard biologist Naomi Pierce confirms the Russian author's theory about the winged creatures' migration and evolution.